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Bachmann 38-915K

SE&CR 25T 'Dance Hall' Brake Van BR Crane Mess Van

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Prototype Eras
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

Manufacturer description

Announced in November 2022 to coincide with Bachmann Europe’s Winter 2022 British Railway Announcements, we are delighted to present this Limited Edition model of the Bachmann Branchline OO Scale SE&CR 25 Ton ‘Dance Hall’ Brake Van finished as BR Crane Mess Van No. DS55466.

Known as the ‘Dance Halls’ owing to the spacious cabin provided for the Guard, these 25 Ton Brake Vans were built by the South Eastern and Chatham Railway (SE&CR) and later the Southern Railway (SR). Lasting in service well past Nationalisation, several were granted a second life in departmental use following withdrawal from revenue earning traffic by BR. No. DS55466 is one such example and was the final ‘Dance Hall’ of its type to remain in use on the network, being used as a Crane Mess Van for the Stratford Crane until the late-1980s before being saved for preservation.

With a high specification including a chassis that features full depth solebars with brake and spring detail on the underside, the interior is not overlooked either and inside you will find the Guard’s stove, seating and desk – all visible through the glazed windows at each end of the vehicle. Separate wire handrails are fitted along with lamp brackets, metal buffers and the distinctive foot boards which stretch the length of the vehicle.

 

MODEL FEATURES:

• Bachmann Branchline OO Scale
• Era 8
• Pristine BR Departmental Olive Green livery with Yellow Ends
• Running No. DS55466
• Accessory Pack
• NEM Coupling Pockets
• Length 109mm
• Bachmann Collectors Club Limited Edition - 504 Certificated Pieces.

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Prototype information

Bachmann SE&CR 25 t ‘Dance Hall’ brake van – BR Crane Mess Van, limited edition for the Bachmann Collectors Club. The model is finished in a pristine BR departmental olive‑green livery with yellow ends and carries the running number DS55466. It measures 109 mm in length, uses an NEM coupling, and is supplied as a brake van (manufacturer part number 38‑915K). The era represented is British Rail Blue (pre‑TOPS).

Announced in November 2022 to coincide with Bachmann Europe’s Winter 2022 British Railway announcements, the model replicates the SE&CR 25‑ton ‘Dance Hall’ brake vans that were built by the South Eastern and Chatham Railway and later the Southern Railway. The specific vehicle, No DS55466, was the last of its type to remain in departmental service, operating as a crane mess van for the Stratford crane until the late 1980s before being preserved.

Model features include a chassis with full‑depth solebars, brake and spring detail on the underside, interior fittings such as the guard’s stove, seating and desk visible through glazed end windows, separate wire handrails, lamp brackets, metal buffers and continuous foot boards. The set is supplied with an accessory pack, NEM coupling pockets and is limited to 504 certificated pieces.