Longer than a standard goods van, the ‘Bloaters’ sported three pairs of doors on each side and the first, the Diagram S8s as depicted by this model which represents a ‘Bloater A’, had louvres in the body sides and ends. Gas lighting was fitted to aid loading in the dark and the gas light tops can be seen modelled on the roof, with the gas cylinder mounted below the solebar. The detailed underframe features brake gear and pipe runs, whilst footboards are separately fitted to each side of the van and metal spoked wheelsets are employed. At either end can be found sprung buffers, along with tension lock couplings which are mounted to a close-coupling mechanism via NEM pockets.
MODEL FEATURES:
- EFE Rail OO Scale
- Era 2
- Pristine GWR Brown (GW) Livery
- Running No. 2123
- Sprung Buffers
- Accessory Pack
- NEM Coupling Pockets
- Close Coupling Mechanisms
- Length 128mm