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Prototype Eras
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation
Manufacturer description
This BR-era Ballast Plough Brake of type 'Shark' possessed Plough Brakes used to spread newly-dropped stone ballast. Built in 1957, the 'Shark' remains in service to this very day.
Catalogue listing
Brand
Hornby
Product Code
R60078
GTIN
5055286701993
RRP
£46.99
Catalogue
2022 range
Release date
December 2022
Model details
Tooling date
2008
Colour
Black
Finish
Painted
Minimum radius curve
1st Radius (371mm)
Livery
British Railway
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Realistic load
No
Minimum radius
Radius 1
Coupling type
Tension lock
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Coupling
NEM
Chassis construction
Plastic & metal
Gauge
OO
Running number
DB993826
Prototype information
Wheel configuration
4-wheel
Type of vehicle
Ballast Brake Van
Operated by
British Railways
LoadHaul
Mainline Freight
EWS
LoadHaul
Mainline Freight
EWS
In service until
Early 2000s
Main duties
Engineering Duties
Build dates
Mid-1950s
Builder
British Railways
Wagon type
2/3 Axle Departmental
Operator
BR
Wheel arrangement
4-wheel
Designer
BR
Built
Mid-1950s
Built by
British Railways
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