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Bachmann 37-275H

BR 27T Steel Tippler BR Grey 'SAND'

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Prototype Era
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)

Manufacturer description

The 27 Ton Steel Tippler Wagons were built by British Railways to convey bulk materials like ore, chalk and, in this case, sand. Having no doors, these wagons were unloaded by means of a rotary tippler. Whether you wish to form a complete sand train, or add one or two to a mixed goods rake, this Bachmann Branchline boasts features like metal buffer heads, separate brake gear, NEM couplings and blackened metal wheelsets, making it a fine addition to any wagon collection.

 

MODEL FEATURES:

• Bachmann Branchline OO Scale
• Era 7
• Pristine BR Grey (TOPS) livery
• Running No. B387939
• NEM Coupling Pockets
• Length 83mm (over couplings)

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

Bachmann BR 27T Steel Tippler in BR Grey ‘SAND’ is a OO‑scale model of a 27‑ton steel tippler wagon built by British Railways. The wagon was used to transport bulk materials such as ore, chalk and sand and is unloaded by a rotary tippler, as it has no doors.

The model carries the manufacturer part number 37‑275H and represents the British Rail Blue (TOPS) period. It includes metal buffer heads, separate brake gear, NEM coupling pockets and blackened metal wheelsets, making it suitable for a sand train or for inclusion in a mixed goods rake.

Key specifications: era 7, pristine BR Grey (TOPS) livery, running number B387939, length 83 mm over couplings, and fitted with NEM couplings. The model is presented in Bachmann Branchline packaging.