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Hornby R60272

RailRoad: 'Campbell' Vent Van

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Prototype Era
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)

Manufacturer description

This newly tooled RailRoad vent van, carrying the name ‘Cambell Industrial’, is an ideal model to add to a steam-period freight train. Whilst wooden vent vans were mainly used during the steam era, they remained on the rails into the diesel era and there are many still on preserved railways around the UK today making this a timeless piece to add to a model railway layout.

The vent van was a small multipurpose goods van which transported all manner of items whilst keeping them protected from the wind and rain. The wagon design features a single vent on each end of the structure, allowing air to flow, thereby maintaining a cooler air temperature, beneficial for the transportation of perishable food items. Closed vans were often loaded with all manner of miscellany such as flour, meat, parcels or perhaps scale models.

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

The Hornby RailRoad 'Campbell' Vent Van is a model available in the 2025 range. The model is painted and represents a typical vent van used during the Big Four era, which saw the operation of the LNER, LMS, GWR and SR railway companies.

The model features a cream and red colour scheme and is designed for OO gauge model railways. It requires a minimum radius curve of 1st Radius, which is 371mm. The model includes moulded plastic buffers and a NEM tension lock coupling.

The RailRoad range is a budget-friendly product line from Hornby, aimed at beginners and enthusiasts alike. This particular model is a great addition to a steam-period freight train, as vent vans were common during this era. Although they were mainly used during the steam era, some wooden vent vans remained in use into the diesel era and can still be seen on preserved railways in the UK today.