Features- This self-discharging open hopper wagon is designed for ballast transport (product density 1,450 kg/m3).
- Onboard 415 V three-phase generator supplies power for hydraulic pumps controlling box tipping, door locking and the discharge chute.
- Units are connected by drawbars; the wagon is designed to EN group standards for UK rail operation.
Capabilities- Each unit has two tipping boxes capable of side tipping to either side of the vehicle.
- Remote control of discharge operations with electrical interlocks to ensure safe sequencing.
- Hydraulically operated doors and door design prevent loss of transported material during operation.
ParametersAxle load: 22.5 t / axle
Track gauge: 1,435 mm
Loading gauge: W6a
Brake regime: UK
Brake type: GP-A (K)
Max. speed at 90.0 t: 100 km/h / 60 mph
Max. speed (unloaded): 120 km/h / 75 mph
Climate condition: T1
Rmin: 60.0 m
Length over buffers: 82,100 mm
Tare weight: ~ 167.5 t
Payload: ~ 282.5 t
Volume: 204.0 m3
Load width: 2,190 mm
Load length: 7,084 mm*
Material of box: Carbon steel
Bogie type: AM III
Wheel diameter: 920 mm
Wheel base: 1,800 mm
Doors operation: Hydraulic
All measurements are in millimeters.
Technical specifications- Model / Series: MRA UK (5-unit special side tipping wagon)
- Suitable cargo: Ballast (product density 1,450 kg/m3)
- Power supply for hydraulics: 415 V 3-phase generator (onboard)
- Unit connections: Drawbars between units
- Tipping boxes: Two per unit, tip to either side
- Discharge control: Remote control and electrical interlocks
- Box material: Carbon steel
- Bogie type: AM III
- Axle load: 22.5 t per axle
- Track gauge: 1,435 mm
- Volume per 5-unit set: 204.0 m3 (as listed)
- Rmin (minimum curve radius): 60.0 m
- Length over buffers: 82,100 mm
- Tare weight (approx): 167.5 t
- Payload (approx): 282.5 t
- Max speed (loaded 90.0 t): 100 km/h (60 mph); unloaded: 120 km/h (75 mph)
- Doors operation: Hydraulic