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Bachmann 38-918

SE&CR 25T 'Dance Hall' Brake Van BR Departmental Olive Green

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Prototype Era
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)

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 Departmental Olive Green 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 6
• Pristine BR Departmental Olive Green livery
• Running No. DS55466
• Accessory Pack
• NEM Coupling Pockets
• Length 109mm

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Model details

Prototype information

Bachmann has released a new OO scale model of the SE&CR 25 Ton 'Dance Hall' Brake Van in BR Departmental Olive Green livery as part of their Autumn 2022 British Railway Announcements. This model is a representation of the South Eastern and Chatham Railway's 25 Ton Goods Brake Van, which was designed and built by the SE&CR and became known as the 'Dance Halls' due to the spacious cabin provided for the Guard.

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

The model is part of the Branchline range and is finished in a pristine state. It has a running number of DS55466 and is suitable for Era 6. The model is 109mm in length and has NEM coupling pockets.