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Bachmann 38-880

BR VEA Van BR Bauxite (TOPS)

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

We are excited to present the Bachmann Branchline BR VEA Van in BR Bauxite (TOPS) livery, a model which is made from all-new tooling and raises the bar in terms of detail and fidelity when it comes to OO scale vans. The highly detailed body includes separate wire handrails, separate lamp irons & end boards, and two variations of door runner (smooth or ribbed), whilst the underframe is a work of art with separate components fitted to represent the air brake gear, turned metal buffers and optional brake hangers and ties.

 

 MODEL FEATURES:

• Bachmann Branchline OO Scale
• Era 7
• Pristine BR Bauxite (TOPS) livery
• Running No. 230034
• Smooth Door Runners
• Accessory Pack
• NEM Coupling Pockets
• Length 87mm

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

Bachmann Branchline BR VEA Van in the BR Bauxite (TOPS) livery is a weathered OO scale model of a British Rail van. It carries the running number 230034 and represents the period known as British Rail Blue (TOPS). The model is 87 mm long and is supplied with manufacturer part number 38‑880.

The van is built to British Rail specifications and includes a weathered finish, a pristine BR Bauxite (TOPS) livery and a smooth‑door runner configuration. It is fitted with NEM coupling pockets and is supplied with an accessory pack.

The model is produced from all‑new tooling and features a highly detailed body with separate wire handrails, lamp irons and end boards. The underframe incorporates separate components for the air‑brake gear, turned metal buffers and optional brake hangers and ties, offering a high level of fidelity for model railway enthusiasts.