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Hornby R4936

BR, GUV, W86468 - Era 5

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Prototype Eras
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

Manufacturer description

The BR, GUV, W86468 - Era 5 coach is amongst a vast number of British Railways' coaches designed during the Era 5 period of 1956-1968.

With a distinctive maroon and gold streak painted finish and measuring 238mm, why not order yours today for your railway collection or scenery?

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Model details

Prototype information

The Hornby BR GUV model W86468 is a 00 gauge replica of a British Railways General Utility Van (Mark 1) from the Era 5 period. It represents a coach built between 1956 and 1960 and carries the British Railways late‑crest livery, finished in maroon with a painted gold streak.

Key specifications: painted finish; gauge 00; overall length 2 380 mm; livery maroon; running number W86468; colour SR Green; minimum radius curve radius 2; operator and designer British Railways; coach type British Railways Mark 1; classification GUV (General Utility Van); built by BR York Wagon Works, BR Doncaster Works, BR Glasgow Works and the Pressed Steel Company; manufacturer part number R4936; period represented – British Railways Late Crest.