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Bachmann 38-954

BR 12T Palvan 'Johnnie Walker Whisky' Green

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Prototype Era
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

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 OLEO 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 8
• Pristine ‘Johnnie Walker Whisky’ Green livery
• Running No. JW6050
• Morton Brakes
• Oil Axleboxes
• OLEO Buffers
• Accessory Pack
• NEM Coupling Pockets
• Length 87mm

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

Bachmann has released a new model of a British Railways 12t 'Palvan' Pallet Van in OO scale. The model is part of the Branchline range and features a distinctive 'Johnnie Walker Whisky' Green livery with the running number JW6050.

The model represents a 'Palvan' wagon from the British Rail Sectorisation period and is fitted with Morton Brakes, oil axleboxes, and OLEO buffers. The level of detail is high, with separately-fitted parts including door hold open brackets, handrails, and chalk boards on each side and end. The bufferbeams feature separate lamp brackets, vacuum pipe brackets, and coupling hooks, and the chassis includes a full complement of brake gear.

The model has NEM coupling pockets, allowing for standard tension lock couplings to be used, and optional accessories include a vacuum brake pipe and Instanter couplings. The model measures 87mm in length and is available in pristine condition.