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Bachmann 38-058A

BR OCA Open Wagon Loadhaul

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

Manufacturer description

The OCA wagons were introduced at the start of the 1980s, becoming British Rail’s final standard design for a general purpose open wagon with wide, low sides made up of three hinged sections etc. to allow all manner of cargo to be loaded and unloaded. Introduced at a time when general merchandise traffic was in decline, the type was soon redeployed to other areas like departmental use, or rebuilt as timber carriers becoming OTAs.

The Bachmann Branchline model features fine moulding throughout; from the bodysides and the representation of the doors on each side including hinge and securing chain detailing, to the interior and in particular the wagon floor with engraved planks and further moulded details. The chassis features an ensemble of brake equipment while each axle is mounted to chassis via a separate axlebox assembly, allowing a degree of pivot and rotation to ensure this long wheelbase wagon can negotiate model railway curves.

 

MODEL FEATURES:

• Bachmann Branchline OO Scale
• Era 8
• Pristine Loadhaul Black & Orange livery
• Running No. 112171
• NEM Coupling Pockets
• Length 156mm (over couplings)

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

Bachmann Branchline OO‑scale model of the British Rail OCA open wagon, part number 38‑058A, representing the British Rail sectorisation era (Era 8). The real‑world OCA wagons entered service in the early 1980s as BR’s final standard general‑purpose open wagon, with wide low sides formed from three hinged sections to accommodate varied cargo. Following a decline in general merchandise traffic they were often reassigned to departmental duties or rebuilt as timber carriers (OTAs).

The model reproduces the wagon in Loadhaul black and orange livery, bearing the running number 112171. Detail includes moulded bodysides, doors with hinge and securing‑chain hardware, and an interior floor modelled with engraved planks. The chassis carries a full set of brake equipment and each axle is fitted with a separate axlebox assembly that permits limited pivot and rotation, helping the long‑wheelbase wagon negotiate model railway curves.

Key specifications: OO scale, length 156 mm over couplings, NEM coupling pockets, and the model is supplied in a pristine condition suitable for collectors and railway modellers.