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Bachmann 38-917

SE&CR 25T 'Dance Hall' Brake Van BR Grey (Early)

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Prototype Era
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest

Manufacturer description

We are excited to present the new Bachmann Branchline model of the SE&CR 25 Ton ‘Dance Hall’ Brake Van, finished in BR Grey 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 4
• Pristine BR Grey livery
• Running No. S55457
• Accessory Pack
• NEM Coupling Pockets
• Length 109mm

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

The Bachmann Branchline OO scale model represents the South Eastern and Chatham Railway's 25 Ton 'Dance Hall' Goods Brake Van, a vehicle that became known for its spacious cabin provided for the Guard. This particular model is finished in BR Grey livery, a colour scheme that was typical of the vehicle during the British Railways era, specifically the early period when the crest was used.

The model features a high level of detail, including a chassis with full depth solebars, brake and spring detail on the underside, and an interior that includes the Guard's stove, seating, and desk. The interior is visible through the glazed windows at each end of the vehicle. Other features of the model include separate wire handrails, lamp brackets, metal buffers, and distinctive footboards that run the length of the vehicle.

The model is classified as a South Eastern and Chatham Railway 25t 'Dance Hall' Goods Brake Van, with a running number of S55457. It is part of the Bachmann Branchline Branchline range and is available in OO scale. The model is suitable for Era 4, which corresponds to the British Railways period.