British Rail Wagons Eras 6-7

The Bachmann Branchline 20T Brake Van has long been the model of choice to bring up the rear of many a goods train and it’s easy to see why this model is still a firm favourite. Capturing the character of the prototype, the Branchline model is adorned with separate handrails, roof vents – which on this example are of the oval torpedo variety – and lamp brackets. The footboards are also separately fitted, allowing different lengths to be modelled to suit the van being modelled – in this case long footboards are present.  This particular brake van also carries end weights, is fitted with end handrails and has planked sides. The ends and veranda partitions are both flush, whilst the cabin doors have four windowpanes each.

Bachmann 38-750 OO Gauge 22 Ton STV Tube Wagon BR Bauxite (TOPS) Weathered Finish

A highly detailed model of the BR standard design of long tube wagon as running during the TOPS lettering ear from the mid-1970s. Painted in the later goods brown livery this model carries the TOPS panel and code STV.

This wagon type was originally designed in 1925 by the LMS for the carriage of long light loads. Batches were also built by the LNER and GWR. 
The first BR design was diagram 1/448, appearing from Darlington in 1954. This was similar to the LMS design but with the wheelbase and body length slightly increased. 2350 wagons were built to this design over the next seven years, all but the first 450 being vacuum braked from new.

These models have loads of great features, including spindle and OLEO buffer options, two types of axle box (both oil and HYBOX) and bodies with plain or battered floors. In addition, they also feature fixed axles and a close coupling device.
Era 4-5 1948-1966

British Rails' second and much more successful design of pallet carrying vans the Vanwide featured double doors in the central section of the wagon which when opened fully gave access to over half the length of the van. Loads were now placed centrally within the wagon wheelbase, resolving the unequal loading experienced with first design off-set door vans.
Dubbed 'Vanwide' these vans continued in service alongside the large air braked vans introduced from the late 1960s, with many being equipped with air brakes in place of the original vacuum train brakes, their last user being the military, whose depots had sharply curved track unsuitable for the larger long wheelbase vans.

Based on diagram 1/479, two lots were built in Ashford by BR during 1961 - 1962. A Total of 1200 wagons.
Constructed to a modern design, on David & Lloyd bogies, this wagon was the shortest of the bogie bolster types at just over 32 feet in length. The reasoning behind equipping such a short vehicle with bogies was that a higher load could be carried due the increased axle count.

Based on diagram 1/479 Two Lots were built in Ashford by BR during 1961 - 1962. A Total of 1200 wagons.
Constructed to a modern design, on David & Lloyd bogies, this wagon was the shortest of the bogie bolster types at just over 32 feet in length. The reasoning behind equipping such a short vehicle with bogies was that a higher load could be carried due the increased axle count.
This model carries the Y TOPS code for a wagon allocated to the engineering departments.

Based on diagram 1/479, two lots were built in Ashford by BR during 1961 - 1962. A Total of 1200 wagons.
Constructed to a modern design, on David & Lloyd bogies, this wagon was the shortest of the bogie bolster types at just over 32 feet in length. The reasoning behind equipping such a short vehicle with bogies was that a higher load could be carried due the increased axle count.
This model carries the Y TOPS code for a wagon allocated to the engineering departments.

Based on diagram 1/479, two lots were built in Ashford by BR during 1961 - 1962. A Total of 1200 wagons.
Constructed to a modern design, on David & Lloyd bogies, this wagon was the shortest of the bogie bolster types at just over 32 feet in length. The reasoning behind equipping such a short vehicle with bogies was that a higher load could be carried due the increased axle count.
This model carries the Y TOPS code for a wagon allocated to the engineering departments.

Based on diagram 1/479, two lots were built in Ashford by BR during 1961 - 1962. A Total of 1200 wagons.
Constructed to a modern design, on David & Lloyd bogies, this wagon was the shortest of the bogie bolster types at just over 32 feet in length. The reasoning behind equipping such a short vehicle with bogies was that a higher load could be carried due the increased axle count.
Model finished as B923661 in 1960s style pre-TOPS lettering.

Based on diagram 1/479, two lots were built in Ashford by BR during 1961 - 1962. A Total of 1200 wagons.
Constructed to a modern design, on David & Lloyd bogies, this wagon was the shortest of the bogie bolster types at just over 32 feet in length. The reasoning behind equipping such a short vehicle with bogies was that a higher load could be carried due the increased axle count.
Model finished as B924386 in 1960s pre-TOPS lettering style.

Oxford Rail OR76CAR001 OO Gauge BR Bogie Carflat ex-LMS Chassis Bauxite Weathered Finish

BR Carflat wagons were built between 1959 and 1975. Our version Diag 1/088 represents 340 wagons built to Diagram 1/088 specifically on ex-LMS 60ft chassis with 9ft bogies.

The Carflats to this particular diagram were built from 1964 to 1968.

Finished in Late BR Bauxite with Black under frames, after a number of years in operation with rust, worn lettering and weathering building up. This version would have entered use in 1966 after conversion at Barassie Works.  TOPS Code FVV

Our model will feature fine detail, high quality finish and NEM coupling pockets.
Weathering effect will be created using a variety of techniques and may vary from the image.

Supplying goods and cargo for many hundreds of steam locomotives, the Coal Wagon is a practically universal feature of the railway, part of the scenery as surely as the sight of a station or a locomotive. Serving a maritime nation famous for its Navy, Merchant Navy, beautiful waters and seafood, a Fish Van transports one of the more popular consumable goods across the countryside from harbour to far inland.

Model of a British Railways standard design vacuum braked tippler wagon for stone traffic, TOPS pool code 7663 with special wheeled STONE logo.
A fleet of these wagons was allocated for the Foster Yeoman and ARC quarries in the Mendips, operated mostly from Westbury (Wilts.) These wagons ran in block trains and under a managed preventive maintenance programme which saw the wagons regularly cycled through the BR Carriage & Wagon shops at Barton Hill in Bristol.

British Rails' second and much more successful design of pallet carrying vans the Vanwide featured double doors in the central section of the wagon which when opened fully gave access to over half the length of the van. Loads were now placed centrally within the wagon wheelbase, resolving the unequal loading experienced with first design off-set door vans.
Dubbed 'Vanwide' these vans continued in service alongside the large air braked vans introduced from the late 1960s, with many being equipped with air brakes in place of the original vacuum train brakes, their last user being the military, whose depots had sharply curved track unsuitable for the larger long wheelbase vans.

Based on diagram 1/479, two lots were built in Ashford by BR during 1961 - 1962. A Total of 1200 wagons.
Constructed to a modern design, on David & Lloyd bogies, this wagon was the shortest of the bogie bolster types at just over 32 feet in length. The reasoning behind equipping such a short vehicle with bogies was that a higher load could be carried due the increased axle count.
Model finished as B923504 in 1960s pre-TOPS lettering style marked empty to Cardiff.

Long wheelbase vans were built by the LNER for the fast delivery of chilled fish along the East Coast mainline. The design was modernised by British Rail and the distinctive blue livery indicating insulated vans applied along with a blue spot. The vans were used all across the country for chilled food loads and later as express parcels vans.

The GWR, and subsequently BR, built open wagons like the one depicted by this Bachmann Branchline model specifically for china clay traffic. With a 9ft wheelbase and 12T capacity, the wooden planked body sat on top of a metal underframe and our model reflects this, with fine detailing engraved and moulded onto the body. The chassis meanwhile incorporates brake gear and sports tie-bars between the axleboxes. Decorated to the same high standard as any Bachmann Branchline product, the model also includes a representation of the tent hood fitted to the wagon to protect the valuable china clay load – these hoods replacing the earlier tarpaulin covers.

Each of the three Bachmann Branchline models in the pack depict wagons with a fabricated end door and side doors which have top flaps – this aided manual unloading in coal yards. Each wagon sports double sided brakes and as they are fitted wagons, vacuum cylinders are also present; wheels are of the 3-hole disc variety and are of metal construction. The unmistakable look of the 16T Mineral Wagon is expertly replicated, with this Branchline model boasting separately fitted metal door stops, brake gear, linkage and hand brake levers, along with metal buffer heads and cosmetic coupling hooks. Authentic colours and typefaces are employed during the livery application prototype, completing this high-fidelity model.

The BR Standard 20 Ton Brake Van is a classic vehicle and a must for any freight collection or goods yard scene. A mandatory requirement as part of all goods trains until 1968, and in use well into the 1980s with unfitted trains and other selected services, the brake van provided braking facilities and offered the Guard a refuge from the elements in which to stay warm and dry, whilst observing operations via the end windows or side duckets.

A highly detailed model of the BR design 12-ton pipe wagon painted in the 1970s era bauxite brown livery with TOPS lettering. These long drop-side wagons were a useful high capacity open goods wagon originally designed to convey pipes. A large number were built in the 1950s as post-WW2 reconstruction got underway and the mains sewer network was expanded, modernised and pipes renewed.

Era 5 1957-1966

A highly detailed model of the BR standard design of long tube wagon as running during the TOPS lettering ear from the mid-1970s. Painted in the later goods brown livery this model carries the TOPS panel and code STV.

This wagon type was originally designed in 1925 by the LMS for the carriage of long light loads. Batches were also built by the LNER and GWR. 
The first BR design was diagram 1/448, appearing from Darlington in 1954. This was similar to the LMS design but with the wheelbase and body length slightly increased. 2350 wagons were built to this design over the next seven years, all but the first 450 being vacuum braked from new.

These models have loads of great features, including spindle and OLEO buffer options, two types of axle box (both oil and HYBOX) and bodies with plain or battered floors. In addition, they also feature fixed axles and a close coupling device.
Era 4-5 1948-1966

British Rails' second and much more successful design of pallet carrying vans the Vanwide featured double doors in the central section of the wagon which when opened fully gave access to over half the length of the van. Loads were now placed centrally within the wagon wheelbase, resolving the unequal loading experienced with first design off-set door vans.
Dubbed 'Vanwide' these vans continued in service alongside the large air braked vans introduced from the late 1960s, with many being equipped with air brakes in place of the original vacuum train brakes, their last user being the military, whose depots had sharply curved track unsuitable for the larger long wheelbase vans.

British Rails' second and much more successful design of pallet carrying vans the Vanwide featured double doors in the central section of the wagon which when opened fully gave access to over half the length of the van. Loads were now placed centrally within the wagon wheelbase, resolving the unequal loading experienced with first design off-set door vans.

Dubbed 'Vanwide' these vans continued in service alongside the large air braked vans introduced from the late 1960s, with many being equipped with air brakes in place of the original vacuum train brakes, their last user being the military, whose depots had sharply curved track unsuitable for the larger long wheelbase vans.

The new Bachmann Branchline tooling allows a range of ‘Palvan’ models to be produced, depicting the various differences incorporated into the different build lots and during their service lives, for example this ‘Palvan’ is fitted with Morton Brakes and the associated tie-bar, oil axleboxes and spindle buffers. With a high level of detail across the model, separately-fitted parts include the door hold open brackets, handrails and chalk boards on each side and end. The bufferbeams sport separate lamp brackets, vacuum pipe brackets and coupling hooks, and the chassis features a full complement of brake gear. Standard tension lock couplings are fitted via NEM pockets whilst optional accessories include the vacuum brake pipe and Instanter couplings.

The new Bachmann Branchline tooling allows a range of ‘Palvan’ models to be produced, depicting the various differences incorporated into the different build lots and during their service lives, for example this ‘Palvan’ is fitted with Morton Brakes and the associated tie-bar, oil axleboxes and OLEO buffers. With a high level of detail across the model, separately-fitted parts include the door hold open brackets, handrails and chalk boards on each side and end. The bufferbeams sport separate lamp brackets, vacuum pipe brackets and coupling hooks, and the chassis features a full complement of brake gear. Standard tension lock couplings are fitted via NEM pockets whilst optional accessories include the vacuum brake pipe and Instanter couplings.

Detailed new model of the British Railways design insulated express fish vans, a total of 558 being built at the former LNER Faverdale works from 1957 to 1960. Similar to the final LNER design and BR diagram 1/800 these vans had extra side bracing and roller bearings.
This model will be the first Diagram 1/801 van ever produced in OO gauge ready-to-run and features a wealth of detail with many separately fitted parts including steps on the engineers versions and two different types of buffers. Separate label boards will also be provided. Metal bearings will aid super smooth running enabling prototypically long trains to run with ease.
Model finished in BR rail blue livery with double arrows logo as a barrier van lettered RBV.

Rapido Trains 963011 LMS Iron Ore Hopper BR (Lime) No.M690670 with Hood

These 2-ton capacity steel bodied coal wagons were promoted by the GWR in the 1930s. After nationalisation thee former privately-owned wagons were numbered in a series with a letter P as a prefix.

Built for cross-channel services these British Rail ferry vans had a number of features from continental European practice. This van has been painted in a plain black livery with large BR 'double arrows' logos.