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Hornby R6800

Horse Box, British Railways - Era 4

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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

Measuring in at 90mm and featuring a maroon painted finish and letter detailing, the Horse Box, British Railways M42521 - Era 4 model wagon is the perfect choice if your layout is set in the country side or rural town area.

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Model details

Prototype information

Hornby Horse Box, British Railways – Era 4 is a 0‑scale model wagon designed for use on OO gauge layouts. It measures 90 mm in length, has a painted BR maroon livery with brown accents, and carries the running number 42521. The model represents a British Railways horse box from the early crest period and is suitable for freight or rural scenes.

Key details: gauge OO, NEM couplings, manufacturer part number R6800, and a finish that includes letter detailing. The wagon type is a horse box and it is intended for use with British Railways‑operated layouts.