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Bachmann 38-916

SE&CR 25T 'Dance Hall' Brake Van SR Brown

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Prototype Era
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)

Manufacturer description

We are excited to present the new Bachmann Branchline model of the SE&CR 25 Ton ‘Dance Hall’ Brake Van, finished in SR Brown livery as part of our Autumn 2022 British Railway Announcements.

Not previously available in OO scale, this Branchline models depicts the South Eastern and Chatham Railway’s (SE&CR) 25 Ton Goods Brake which became known as the ‘Dance Halls’ owing to the spacious cabin provided for the Guard. Designed and built by the SE&CR, the Southern Railway (SR) built further examples after Grouping before designing their own version – the 25 Ton ‘Pill Box’ Brake Van (models of which are also produced by Bachmann Branchline) – which afforded a Guard much less covered accommodation. Whilst the final example was built during the 1920s, the Dance Halls were long lived with some surviving through to the late-twentieth century having been granted a second life inn departmental use.

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 3
• Pristine SR Brown livery
• Running No. 55462
• Accessory Pack
• NEM Coupling Pockets
• Length 109mm

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Model details

Prototype information

The Bachmann Branchline range has introduced a new addition to their OO scale model collection, the SE&CR 25T 'Dance Hall' Brake Van, finished in SR Brown livery.

This model represents the 25 Ton Goods Brake Van of the South Eastern and Chatham Railway, which became known as the 'Dance Halls' due to the spacious cabin provided for the Guard. The SE&CR designed and built this type of wagon, with the Southern Railway later building further examples and then designing their own version, the 25 Ton 'Pill Box' Brake Van.

The model features a high specification, including a chassis with full depth solebars, brake and spring detail on the underside, and an interior with the Guard's stove, seating and desk visible through the glazed windows. Additional details include separate wire handrails, lamp brackets, metal buffers and distinctive footboards.

This model is part of the Autumn 2022 British Railway Announcements and is available in OO scale. The running number is 55462 and the length is 109 mm.