P Hopper

Object detail

Accession number

F1052.2002

Maker

New Zealand Railways

Production period

1910s
1920s

Description

P Hopper; a wooden hopper from a P class wagon. Rectangular box with one of the short sides angled outward at the top. Metal framing holds the wooden planks. Various brackets to attach crane for moving.

Brief History

Fifty one of the 'P' 2 series wagons were constructed by New Zealand Railways between 1912 and 1922. The Waro to Whangarei, P hopper wagons were used for transporting coal and, in more recent times, limestone to Portland Cement Works. The three P hoppers in the MOTAT Collection were part of a set fitted to the deck of a 4 wheel flat-top wagon.

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal
Organic/Vegetal/Wood

Credit Line

New Zealand Railways. 1912-1922. P Hopper, F1052.2002. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Car, Railroad Tools & Equipment for Communication Rail Transportation Equipment Rail Vehicles

Production place

New Zealand

Collection type

Rail Transport

Subject auto tags

Boat Wood Watercraft Wood stain Vehicle Plank Hardwood Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies Bridge Metal

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