An MGR coal hopper wagon used for carry coal by rail from coal mines to power stations

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A merry-go-round train, often abbreviated to MGR, is a block train of hopper wagons which both loads and unloads its cargo while moving. In the United Kingdom, they are most commonly coal trains delivering to power stations.

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Size: 4608px × 3456px
Location: Shildon Co. Durham England UK
Photo credit: © Peter Jordan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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