The HKA Bogie Hopper Wagon Pack is an affordable, rolling stock-focused add-on that significantly expands the heavy freight operations on the UK’s high-speed mainlines, specifically the West Coast Main Line (WCML).
🔑 Key Details & Requirements
| Feature | Description |
| New Rolling Stock | HKA Bogie Hopper Wagons (Aggregate Hoppers) |
| Livery | Weathered National Power (Reflecting its original coal-hauling role) |
| Standard Price | $5.99 USD (Approximate) |
| Required Route | WCML: London Euston – Milton Keynes route (sold separately) |
| Compatible Locos | BR Class 66 (from WCML or other DLC) |
🛤️ Freight Operations and Scenarios (WCML)
This pack integrates heavy-haul aggregate services into the core WCML route, enhancing its operational variety.
| Scenario Name | Description | Locomotive Used |
| Shed Life | Drive a loaded Class 66 from Milton Keynes Central to Wembley Yard, uncouple the hoppers, and pick up a rake of FKA wagons for onward travel. | BR Class 66 DBC |
| Spoil from London | Start at the Euro Terminal at Wembley and take a spoil (waste material) train to Bletchley freight sidings. | BR Class 66 DBC |
| Shed Rising | A longer run from Milton Keynes Central to Wembley Yard, similar to Shed Life, involving coupling and shunting duties. | BR Class 66 DBC |
🛠️ The Heavy Freight Challenge
- Wagon History: The HKA wagons were originally built in 1995 as JMA wagons for hauling coal for National Power. After conversion in 2009, they were reclassified as HKA for aggregate (stone/ballast) transport, which they perform today for DB Cargo UK.
- Physics: The wagons include updated suspension physics (part of the TSW 5 engine enhancements) for realistic handling and motion, particularly important when hauling heavy stone on the high-speed mainline.
- Custom Content: The wagons are fully compatible with the Livery Designer, Formation Designer, and Scenario Planner, allowing players to use the weathered wagons on any compatible UK route.
🛒 Availability
The HKA Bogie Hopper Wagon Pack is available for approximately $5.99 USD on all major digital platforms:
- PC: Steam and Epic Games Store
- Console: PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S (It is not available for older-generation consoles).
