This was the first batch of twenty identical wagons were supplied for the opening of the Peel Line in 1873; of particular note, the Association constructed a replica of H.1 in 2000 and this remains as sole sole surviving example of the series today.

Further detail of this particular batch include that H.20 was noted in the records as having been rebuilt as early as 1894, with H.2 being dismantled and stripped for spare parts in 1954 prior to its scrapping, likely to provide spare parts for the similar drop-side wagons.

The use of these wagons dwindled as it was found the that “M” series offered more versatility due to their drop-sides as opposed to the smaller central aperture on these three-plank versions.  There were a total of seventy eight of this type, being supplied up to 1925.

When delivered they were described as being capable of offering third class passenger accommodation and indeed were used to transport the military band on opening day with rails attached; no evidence has come to light of this use being made of the wagons subsequently.