374-610A GWR Hawksworth Auto-Trailer 'Thrush' BR Crimson & Cream W220W option-set-189 122 HIA limestone hoppers were

122 HIA limestone hoppers were manufactured by Wagony Swidnica in Poland of which 95 operated in the Heavy Haul green livery and 27 in the white

numbered between PR6915-PR6934

Pin in place with Foam Nails (ST1432)

when compared to the rather angular Henschel offering

374-610A GWR Hawksworth Auto-Trailer 'Thrush' BR Crimson & Cream W220W option-set-189 122 HIA limestone hoppers wereThe Great Western Railway (GWR) had a long tradition of using Auto Trailers (also known as Autocoaches) for passenger services on its many branch lines and on suburban services. Operated as an Autotrain, with one or more auto trailers coupled to an auto fitted steam locomotive, this formation prevented the need for the locomotive to be turned or run around its train when it reached the end of the line. When the auto trailer was leading, the locomotive