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Accurascale ACC2055

SR Tadpole Mixed ex-1478/1479 Van - British Railways - Triple Pack

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Prototype Era
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)

Manufacturer description

SR Tadpole Mixed ex-1478/1479 Van - British Railways Departmental - Triple Pack
Three wagon multi-pack

Containing three wagons, numbered:

• DS50708
• DS50693
• DS50832

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 new model of a British Railways Departmental Tadpole Mixed wagon, featuring three unique wagons in the classic bauxite livery.

The model represents a triple pack of wagons, each with its own individual number: DS50708, DS50683, and DS50832. These wagons were built by the Southern Railway in 1935 and operated during the British Rail Blue era, before the introduction of TOPS.

Each wagon features a die-cast metal chassis with a plastic body, weighing 60g per wagon. The model measures 70mm in length over the headstocks and has a wheelbase of 40mm, allowing it to operate on a minimum radius of 371mm (Radius 1 Set-Track).

The model includes three different wheel designs: split spoke, single spoke, and 3-hole disc, all of which are chemically blackened to an OO gauge standard. The bearings are made from blackened brass and conform to Accurascale standards. The model also features eroded metal, plastic, and wire details, including handrails, grab handles, and other small parts.

The model includes NEM standard coupler pockets and narrow tension lock couplers for precise operation. Additionally, the model features individual lettering and codes from real wagons for added authenticity. An accessory bag is included, containing steam/vacuum hoses and screw couplings to enhance the model's detailing.