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Hornby R60086

Hornby Railways 50th Anniversary Wagon, 1972 - 2022

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Prototype Eras
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 11 (2016 to 2026) The Last Days of Privatisation

Fictitious Livery - Prototype eras are merely an indication of when this item may have run, if it really existed!

Manufacturer description

A special wagon to celebrate 50 years of Hornby Railways, beginning in 1972 at the end of the Tri-ang Hornby era. This wagon is based on a long wheelbase wagon and would be a great addition to any Hornby fan's collection.

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Prototype information

Hornby Railways 50th Anniversary Wagon (1972‑2022) is a commemorative model produced by Hornby to mark fifty years of the Hornby Railways line, which began in 1972 at the end of the Tri‑ang Hornby era. The wagon was designed in collaboration with Coca‑Cola and is intended for display in model railway collections.

The wagon is painted in a red livery and is classified as a van with a long wheelbase. It measures 115 mm in length and can negotiate a minimum radius curve of 371 mm (first radius). It is unpowered (DCC status: unpowered) and carries the manufacturer part number R60086. The model is labelled as a commemorative or special‑event livery.

As a special edition piece, the wagon is suitable for inclusion in any Hornby enthusiast’s collection, offering a visual reminder of the brand’s fifty‑year history from 1972 to 2022.