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Bachmann 38-784

14T Anchor-Mounted Tank Wagon 'NCB' Black

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

Manufacturer description

Early 14 Ton Tank Wagons with timber saddles, cradles and wire hawsers were built in response to the need for oil products to fuel Britain’s rapid development during the early-twentieth century, along with two world wars. As the hostilities of World War Two drew to a close, a new design of tank with a central anchor mechanism securing the tank to the chassis was agreed between the private operators, the Petroleum Board and the railway companies. Construction of this new wagon did not pick up pace until the early-1950s, and with the introduction of larger, vacuum braked tank wagons during the late-1950s, the Anchor-Mount design soon became obsolete, and the final wagons of this type were built in 1963. This model depicts a black ‘NCB’ branded example, built in the 1950s.

The Bachmann Branchline model covers both the Class A and Class B tanks and can be produced with several variations. As standard, each model features separately fitted brake gear and brake levers, along with the filler cap which includes the distinctive securing clamps. On the prototype the underframe was constructed from metal section, and this is replicated on the model affording an unobstructed view through the frames when observed from above.

 

MODEL FEATURES:

• Bachmann Branchline OO Scale
• Era 4
• Pristine ‘NCB’ Black livery
• Running No. B.12
• Class B Tank
• Spoked Wheels
• NEM Coupling Pockets
• Length 105mm

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

Bachmann Branchline OO scale model (part number 38-784) reproduces a British Railways early‑crest 14 ton anchor‑mounted tank wagon, shown in the black ‘NCB’ livery with running number B.12. The prototype was built in the 1950s following a post‑World War Two agreement between private operators, the Petroleum Board and the railway companies, and the design was phased out after the introduction of larger vacuum‑braked wagons, with the last examples built in 1963.

The model represents both Class A and Class B tank types and includes separately fitted brake gear, brake levers and a filler cap with securing clamps. The underframe is cast in metal section, allowing an unobstructed view through the frames from above. Standard fittings comprise spoked wheels, NEM coupling pockets and a length of 105 mm.

Key specifications: Era 4, pristine ‘NCB’ black livery, OO scale, length 105 mm, and it is supplied as a ready‑to‑run, ready‑to‑assemble model suitable for British railway enthusiasts.