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Accurascale ACC2049

SR D1478 Van - British Railways - Triple Pack 2

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Prototype Eras
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)

Manufacturer description

SR D1478 Van - British Railways - Triple Pack 2
Three wagon multi-pack

Containing three wagons, numbered:

• S50774
• S50649
• S50691

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 coupling
  
  

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

The Accurascale SR D1478 Banana Van, British Railways (1961 onwards) - Triple Pack features three wagons with unique numbers and authentic details.

The model represents a period of British Railways Late Crest era and comes in BR bauxite livery with black sole bar and ironwork, as well as gummed branding labels with a yellow dot. Each wagon measures 70mm over the headstocks and has a wheelbase of 40mm.

The pack includes a range of features, such as a die-cast metal chassis with plastic body, a weight of 60g per wagon, and a minimum radius curve of 371mm (Radius 1 Set-Track). The wheel sets are OO gauge with a chemically blackened finish, while the bearings conform to Accurascale standards.

The model also features turned sprung metal buffers, NEM standard coupler pockets, and narrow tension lock couplers. The accessory bag includes steam/vacuum hoses and screw coupling. The model has been detailed with eroded metal, plastic, and wire parts, including handrails, grab handles, door handles, lamp brackets, vacuum and steam pipes, and more.