British Rail HEA Hoppers
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #86 of 1002 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Now updated for CCL 3. 1. 1!
This mod will become a pack of British Rail 2-axle air-braked hopper wagons. Currently, it just features the HEA.
HEA Hopper
These wagons were 32. 5t air-braked hoppers for domestic coal traffic. Just under 2000 were built in the 1970s at Shildon Works, and could be seen in service up until the early 2000s. This model represents them in the late 80s to early 90s with both Railfreight Red and weathered BR Bauxite liveries.
This mod features custom lever handbrakes that are applied when lowered. There are also custom brake release valves - look below the white star on the wagon frames solebars.
To install:
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[]Install Custom Car Loader (CCL) using Unity Mod Manager (Minimum version 2. 1. 1)
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]Download this mod - Drag the .zip file into Unity Mod Manager
Thanks to LTSV Wagons for the historical information, and Paul Bartlett's excellent website for very helpful reference photos.
Adds a British Rail 32.5t domestic coal hopper to the valley, requiring Custom Car Loader 3.1.2. A niche cosmetic/functional mod for train enthusiasts, with 36 endorsements and recent updates.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Recently updated (October 2025), so likely compatible with current game version.
- Niche but dedicated following (36 endorsements, 1,818 downloads).
- Adds authentic British Rail rolling stock for realism-focused players.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires Custom Car Loader 3.1.2, which may be an extra dependency to manage.
- Only one wagon type — limited variety if you're looking for a full train pack.
- Small mod with modest endorsement count (36) — might have undiscovered issues.
For train sim enthusiasts who want authentic British Rail coal hoppers in their valley. Skip if you're not into niche rolling stock or don't want to bother with Custom Car Loader.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure Custom Car Loader 3.1.2 is installed first, then drop the mod files into the appropriate folder.
- Check the mod's page for any load order notes — some train mods need to be loaded after the base game content.
- If the hopper doesn't appear, verify that Custom Car Loader is active in your mod manager.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Derailvalley Mods
- Author
- Rail Replacement Bus
- Version
- 2.0.1
- Downloads
- 1,818
- Endorsements
- 36
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 10/22/2023
- Updated
- 10/16/2025
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