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Bachmann 38-144A

BR VDA Van BR Railfreight Red & Grey

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Prototype Eras
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

Manufacturer description

Catalogue listing

Brand
Bachmann
Range
Branchline
Product Code
38-144A
RRP
£31.95
Release date
2019

Model details

Tooling date
2008
Minimum radius
Radius 2
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Chassis construction
Lightweight
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Coupling type
Tension lock
Livery
Grey & Red
Finish
Pristine
Running number
210380

Prototype information

Type of vehicle
Goods Van
Builder
BR Ashford Works
BR Shildon Works
Build dates
1975 to 1978
Main duties
Speedlink Freight
Departmental
Military
Operated by
British Rail
EWS
Ministry of Defence
Wheel configuration
4-wheel
In service until
Late 2000s
Wagon type
Van
TOPS classification
British Rail VAA/VBA/VCA/VDA 'Vanfit' Van

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Bachmann BR VDA Van (model BR Railfreight Red & Grey) is a 00 gauge model of a sliding‑door van used by British Rail Railfreight. The vehicle is presented in a pristine finish and carries the British Rail running number 210380.

The model measures 190 mm in length and is classified as a VDA wagon. It is produced to the specifications of the original sliding‑door van and bears the manufacturer part number 38‑144A.

This model represents the British Rail Blue era under the TOPS computer system, illustrating the appearance of Railfreight locomotives and rolling stock of that period.

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