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Bachmann 38-950A

BR 12T Palvan 'Pallet Van' BR Bauxite (Early)

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

Manufacturer description

Whilst the 12 Ton ‘Palvan’ may not be regarded as one of BR’s more successful wagon designs, having suffered from uneven wear to the running gear caused by uneven loading, leading to their early withdrawal, a OO scale model of this vehicle with its distinctive appearance has been an obvious omission from the Bachmann Branchline range until now.

The new Bachmann Branchline tooling allows a range of ‘Palvan’ models to be produced, depicting the various differences incorporated into the different build lots and during their service lives, for example this ‘Palvan’ is fitted with Morton Brakes and the associated tie-bar, oil axleboxes and spindle buffers. With a high level of detail across the model, separately-fitted parts include the door hold open brackets, handrails and chalk boards on each side and end. The bufferbeams sport separate lamp brackets, vacuum pipe brackets and coupling hooks, and the chassis features a full complement of brake gear. Standard tension lock couplings are fitted via NEM pockets whilst optional accessories include the vacuum brake pipe and Instanter couplings.

 

MODEL FEATURES:

• Bachmann Branchline OO Scale
• Era 4
• Pristine BR Bauxite (Early) livery
• Running No. B772996
• Morton Brakes
• Oil Axleboxes
• Spindle Buffers
• Accessory Pack
• NEM Coupling Pockets
• Length 87mm

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

Bachmann has released a new model of the British Railways 12 ton 'Palvan' Pallet Van in OO scale. The model features a distinctive appearance and is finished in pristine BR Bauxite livery, with the running number B772996. The vehicle is classified as a BR 12t 'Palvan' Pallet Van and is part of the Bachmann Branchline range.

The model is a representation of the early British Railways era and features a range of details, including Morton Brakes, oil axleboxes, and spindle buffers. The bufferbeams are equipped with separate lamp brackets, vacuum pipe brackets, and coupling hooks, while the chassis features a full complement of brake gear. The model has NEM coupling pockets and can be equipped with optional accessories such as the vacuum brake pipe and Instanter couplings.

The model is 87mm in length and is part of the Bachmann Branchline OO scale range. It is designed to represent the early BR Bauxite livery and is suitable for Era 4 modelling.