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All were converted to the VAKM class in 1991 with the fitting of tiebars \u0026amp; some converted in 2005 as the VAKMB class when fitted with straight airbrakes. Quick drop doors were fitted in 2006 becoming the VAQK class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVGK \/ VAKG \/ VGKM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVGK \u0026amp; VAKG class grain hoppers were converted from VAK coal hoppers in 2001. They were designed to replace the ‘WHE’ open wagons in 2001 and are fitted with \u003cem\u003eecofab\u003c\/em\u003e fibreglass lids. 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