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Bachmann 37-551B

POA Mineral Wagon 'Yeoman/Tiger' Grey (Weathered)

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Prototype Era
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

Manufacturer description

The POA Mineral Wagons were created in the late-1980s by building new bodies onto the chassis of redundant tank wagons in order to move aggregates. Owned by Tiger Rail, the wagons were leased to ARC and Foster Yeoman but within a few years, larger bogie wagons were being introduced and the POAs were gradually displaced onto a variety of traffic including scrap metal and coal. Later the wagons were purchased by British Rail and most ended up in engineering use.

The Bachmann Branchline model employs a precision bodyshell with panel lines and ribs moulded both inside and out. Individual ladders are fitted to the body and chassis on each side. The chassis features separate brake shoes, brake handles, linkage and auxiliary gear, meanwhile the bufferbeam is completed with metal buffer heads, a coupling hook and lamp iron. Like all Branchline models, metal wheelsets are fitted as standard to ensure smooth running, and NEM coupling pockets make it easy to fit an alternative coupling system where required.

 

MODEL FEATURES:

• Bachmann Branchline OO Scale
• Era 8
• Weathered Yeoman/Tiger Grey livery
• Running No. TRL5363
• NEM Coupling Pockets
• Length 121mm (over couplings)

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

The POA mineral wagon was introduced in the late 1980s by fitting new bodies onto the chassis of redundant tank wagons to carry aggregates. The wagons were owned by Tiger Rail and leased to ARC and Foster Yeoman. Within a few years larger bogie wagons took over the primary traffic and the POAs were reassigned to duties such as scrap metal and coal. They were later purchased by British Rail and most were used for engineering works during the British Rail sectorisation period.

Bachmann Branchline’s OO‑scale model replicates the prototype with a precision bodyshell that includes both internal and external panel lines and ribs. Individual ladders are fitted to each side of the body, and the chassis carries separate brake shoes, brake handles, linkage and auxiliary gear. The buffer beam is finished with metal buffer heads, a coupling hook and a lamp iron. Standard metal wheelsets provide smooth running and NEM coupling pockets allow the fitting of alternative coupling systems.

Model details: finish – weathered Yeoman/Tiger grey livery; manufacturer part number – 37‑551B; running number – TRL5363; era – 8; length – 121 mm over couplings; equipped with NEM coupling pockets.