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Bachmann 38-778A

14T Class A Anchor-Mounted Tank Wagon 'National Benzole' Silver

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Prototype Era
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest

Manufacturer description

We are delighted to share this 14T Class A Tank Wagon in weathered National Benzole livery as part of our Summer 2021 British Railway Announcements.

Portraying one of the distinctive Anchor Mounted tanks, No. 861 is a Class A wagon used to transport flammable liquids and therefore is decorated in the standard silver paint scheme that was mandatory for Class A tank wagons during the period following World War Two. Along with the attractive National Benzole branding, the model also features a full complement of lettering and safety warnings – complete with a light weathered finish.

MODEL FEATURES:

Catalogue listing

Brand
Bachmann
Range
Branchline
Product Code
38-778A
GTIN
803393060572
RRP
£34.95
Catalogue
Summer 2021
Release date
Jul/Aug 2022

Model details

Tooling date
2000
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Realistic load
No
Minimum radius
Radius 1
Coupling
NEM
Coupling mount
Fixed
Coupling type
Tension lock
Finish
Pristine
Livery
Silver
Chassis construction
Lightweight
Running number
861

Prototype information

Wagon type
Tank
Owner
National Benzole Company Limited
TOPS classification
British Railways Anchor-Mounted Tank

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Bachmann 14T Class A Anchor‑Mounted Tank Wagon, National Benzol e, in a pristine finish. The model carries running number 861 and measures 87 mm in length. It is fitted with NEM coupling pockets and is supplied as a British Railways Early Crest era item.

The wagon is a Class A tank wagon designed for the transport of flammable liquids. It is painted in the mandatory silver scheme for post‑World War Two Class A wagons and displays full National Benzol e branding, lettering and safety warnings. The livery is lightly weathered to reflect a realistic appearance.

Owner: National Benzol e Company Limited. Manufacturer part number: 38‑778A. Era: 4 (British Railways Early Crest). The model is part of the Bachmann Branchline OO‑scale range and was announced in the summer of 2021.

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