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Accurascale ACC2048

SR D1478 Van - British Railways - Triple Pack 1

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Prototype Eras
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

Manufacturer description

SR D1478 Van - British Railways - Triple Pack 1
Three wagon multi-pack

Containing three wagons, numbered:

• S50704
• S50629
• S50651

Common features:

• Pack of three wagons, each with individual numbers
• Die-cast metal chassis with plastic body
• 60g Weight per Wagon
• Scale length of 70mm over headstocks
• Wheelbase of 40mm, allowing operation over a minimum radius of 371mm (Radius 1 Set-Track)
• Three styles of wheel design; Split spoke, single spoke and 3-hole disc
• RP25.110 chemically blackened OO gauge wheel sets
• Blackened brass bearings conforming to accurascale standards of 14.4mm back-to-back on 2mm axles over 26mm pinpoints. 
• Eroded metal, plastic and wire detail parts, including, but not limited to, handrails, grab handles, door handles, lamp brackets, vacuum and steam pipes, though pipes, steam heating cock and break gear. 
• Turned sprung metal buffers
• NEM standard coupler pockets
• Narrow tension lock couplers included
• Individual lettering and codes from real wagons for authenticity
• Accessory Bag included contains steam/vacuum hoses and screw couplings

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

Accurascale's SR D1478 Banana Van in BR Bauxite livery is a model of a British Railways wagon from the 1948-1961 period. The model is available as a triple pack, containing three wagons numbered S50704, S50629, and S50651.

The wagon is built to a scale length of 70mm over headstocks and features a die-cast metal chassis with a plastic body. Each wagon weighs 60g and can operate on a minimum radius curve of 371mm, meeting the requirements for Radius 1 Set-Track.

The model features three styles of wheel design, including split spoke, single spoke, and 3-hole disc, using RP25.110 chemically blackened OO gauge wheel sets. The bearings are made of blackened brass and conform to Accurascale's standards. The model also includes eroded metal, plastic, and wire detail parts, such as handrails, grab handles, and vacuum and steam pipes.

The wagons are fitted with NEM standard coupler pockets and come with narrow tension lock couplers. The model also includes individual lettering and codes from real wagons for authenticity. An accessory bag is included, containing steam/vacuum hoses and screw couplings.

The model represents the D1478 pattern of banana van, with a bauxite livery and a black sole bar and ironwork. The model is suitable for use in Era 4 and 5 layouts.