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Bachmann 38-881

BR VEA 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

We are excited to present the Bachmann Branchline BR VEA Van in BR Railfreight Red & Grey 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 Railfreight Red & Grey livery
• Running No. 230078
• Smooth Door Runners
• Accessory Pack
• NEM Coupling Pockets
• Length 87mm

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

Bachmann Branchline OO scale BR VEA van in British Rail Railfreight Red and Grey livery. The model measures 87 mm in length, has a pristine finish and is fitted with DCC sound. It is supplied as a van, representing the British Rail Blue (TOPS) period, and carries the British Rail Railfreight operator insignia. The manufacturer part number is 38‑881 and the running number is 230078.

The model is produced from new tooling and includes a detailed body with separate wire handrails, lamp irons and end boards, and two types of door runners (smooth or ribbed). The underframe incorporates separate components for the air‑brake gear, turned metal buffers, optional brake hangers and ties. Additional features are NEM coupling pockets, an accessory pack and the era is listed as 7.