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Bachmann 37-061D

5 Plank Wagon Wooden Floor BR Grey (Early)

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Prototype Era
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest

Manufacturer description

Britain’s Railways were developed primarily to move freight and by the early twentieth century, hundreds of independent companies were operating their own wagons to transport their goods around the UK by rail. Fleet sizes ranged from small concerns with a single wagon to large enterprises whose wagon count could run into the hundreds. The majority of wagons in private ownership were wooden bodied open wagons and by far the most common commodity that they carried was coal, although other materials, including coke, minerals and aggregates might also be transported depending on the nature of business conducted by the wagon’s owner. Following Nationalisation in 1948, most wagons would be absorbed into British Railways ownership.

Various types of 5 Plank Wagon were built, and this Bachmann Branchline model depicts one with side doors to aid loading and unloading, and a wooden floor. These details are faithfully replicated on the model, with neatly engraved plank lines and finely moulded metal work and rivets. Below the solebar the W irons, axleboxes and springs are all reproduced to great effect, with separate brakes and brake levers and metal door stops completing the look. The model runs on split spoked wheels which are of metal construction whilst metal buffer heads and cosmetic coupling hooks adorn the bufferbeams. Authentic colours and typefaces are employed during the livery application process, completing this high-fidelity model.

 

MODEL FEATURES:

• Bachmann Branchline OO Scale
• Era 4
• Pristine BR Grey (Early) livery
• Running No. M360579
• NEM Coupling Pockets
• Length 83mm (over couplings)

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Prototype information

The Bachmann Branchline 5 Plank Wagon model represents a vehicle used by British Railways during the early days of the organisation. This model is part of the Branchline range and is designed to depict a wagon from the early British Railways era, featuring the iconic BR Grey livery with the Early Crest.

The model is a faithful representation of a 5 Plank Wagon, with the majority of these vehicles being wooden bodied open wagons used to transport goods such as coal and other materials. The wagon's design includes side doors to facilitate loading and unloading, and a wooden floor, which are accurately replicated on the model. The manufacturer has also included other authentic details, including engraved plank lines, metal work, rivets, W irons, axleboxes, springs, brakes, and brake levers.

The model is constructed in OO scale and features a length of 83mm when measured over the couplings. It is designed to run on split spoked wheels, which are made of metal, and includes metal buffer heads and cosmetic coupling hooks. The livery application is carried out using authentic colours and typefaces, completing the high-fidelity model.

This model is suitable for Era 4, which corresponds to the period of British Railways during the early years of the organisation. The model's running number is M360579, and it features NEM Coupling Pockets for ease of coupling with other compatible wagons.