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Bachmann 37-803C

LMS 12T Planked Ventilated Van LMS Grey

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

Manufacturer description

Britain’s railways were developed primarily to move freight and the early railway companies employed vans of many different designs to transport goods and merchandise that required covered transport. Each railway company had its own designs, and the London Midland and Scottish Railway was no different, with many of its vans utilising a 10ft wheelbase with a 12T capacity.

This model depicts a ventilated van, which was fitted with vents at either end to allow fresh air to circulate within the wagon and keep perishable items cool whilst in transport. This Branchline model features an accurate bodyshell with fine plank engraving and further moulded detail. The chassis employs metal wheelsets of the 3-hole disc variety, whilst the brakes, brake handles and associated gear is all included. At either end metal buffer heads are fitted and the bufferbeam is completed with cosmetic coupling hooks. The simple but distinctive livery is applied using accurate colours and typefaces to produce a van fit for any OO scale model railway.

 

MODEL FEATURES:

• Bachmann Branchline OO Scale
• Era 3
• Pristine LMS Grey livery
• Running No. 505395
• NEM Coupling Pockets
• Length 87mm

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

Bachmann LMS 12T Planked Ventilated Van in LMS grey is a OO scale model produced by the Branchline range. It represents a London Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS) freight van from the period when the four major companies (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR) were operating, commonly referred to as the Big Four era.

The model depicts a 12‑tonne ventilated van with plank‑engraved side panels and vents at each end to allow airflow for perishable goods. It incorporates metal 3‑hole disc wheelsets, fitted metal buffer heads, cosmetic coupling hooks and a fully detailed brake gear with handles. The livery uses authentic LMS grey colours and typefaces, and the chassis includes NEM coupling pockets.

Key specifications: Manufacturer part number 37‑803C, era 3, running number 505395, length 87 mm, and it is supplied in pristine LMS grey finish suitable for inclusion in a British OO scale model railway.