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Bachmann 38-883

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

Announced as part of our Winter 2021 British Railway Announcements, we are delighted to unveil this BR VEA Van in BR Railfreight Red & Grey livery.

Joining the three previously announced models which will also be arriving this Winter, all of the Bachmann Branchline VEAs are made from all-new tooling which 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 Railfreight Red & Grey livery
• Running No. 230004
• Ribbed 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 carries running number 230004 and is described as being in pristine condition.

It represents a British Rail van from the British Rail Blue (TOPS) period and was announced in the Winter 2021 British Railway announcements.

The body is produced with new tooling and includes separate wire handrails, separate lamp irons and end boards, and two styles of door runner – smooth or ribbed. The underframe features separate components for the air‑brake gear, turned metal buffers and optional brake hangers and ties.

The model is classified as Era 7, measures 87 mm in length, is fitted with NEM coupling pockets and is supplied with an accessory pack.