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Accurascale ACC2051

SR D1479 Van - Modified SR Livery - Triple Pack 3

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Prototype Era
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)

Manufacturer description

SR D1479 Van - Modified SR Livery - Triple Pack
Three wagon multi-pack

Containing three wagons, numbered:

• 50886
• 50899
• 50865

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 has released a triple pack of SR D1479 banana vans, representing the Southern Railway's modified SR livery from 1936 to March 1941. The models are built to a scale length of 70mm over headstocks and feature a die-cast metal chassis with a plastic body.

The pack contains three wagons, numbered 50886, 50899, and 50865, each with individual numbers and a unique combination of details. The locomotives are finished in SR stone with SR standard brown sole bars and black ironwork, and feature small 's' prefix branding on the body corners.

The models have a number of common features, including a die-cast metal chassis, a 60g weight per wagon, and RP25.110 chemically blackened OO gauge wheel sets. The wheel arrangement is 4-wheel, with three different wheel designs available: split spoke, single spoke, and 3-hole disc. The models also feature turned sprung metal buffers, NEM standard coupler pockets, and narrow tension lock couplers.

The pack is suitable for Era 3 models, representing the Big Four period. The accessories bag includes steam/vacuum hoses and screw couplings.