Bachmann 38-148

BR VDA Van BR Freight Brown (Railfreight)

Manufacturer catalogue image - please note that pre-release images may be CAD renders or CGI/AI images rather than photographs

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

Manufacturer description

Announced as part of our Autumn 2020 British Railway Announcements, we are delighted to bring you the BR VDA Van in BR Freight Brown (Railfreight) livery.

MODEL FEATURES:

Catalogue listing

Brand
Bachmann
Range
Branchline
Product Code
38-148
GTIN
803393060299
RRP
£35.95
Release date
2021

Model details

Livery
BR Freight Brown
Finish
Pristine
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Chassis construction
Lightweight
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Coupling type
Tension lock
Minimum radius
Radius 2
Tooling date
2008
Running number
200687

Prototype information

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

Supplier Links

Bachmann website


Search on Amazon


Search on eBay

Supplier links are provided for your convenience and do not guarantee that the product is currently available. RailwayModels.uk is not a representative of these suppliers, but may receive a commission when purchases are made through links on this page.

Related products

Current best online offers

Online offers are generated automatically based on brand name and product code, and may not necessarily be this precise item.

Bachmann BR VDA Van in BR Freight Brown (Railfreight) livery is presented in pristine condition. The model carries running number 200687, measures 156 mm in length and represents a van‑type wagon (CARKND VDA) operated by British Rail Railfreight. It bears the manufacturer part number 38‑148 and depicts the British Rail Blue (TOPS) period.

The model was announced in the Autumn 2020 British Railway Announcements and is part of Bachmann’s Branchline OO‑scale range. It is classified as an Era 7/8 product and features the BR Freight Brown (Railfreight) livery throughout.

RailwayModels.uk is a Good Stuff website.

Page generated in 0.99 seconds
216.73.216.89
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:19:15 +0100
Multimedia Misadventurism