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Hornby R6834A

BR, Dia.064 'Toad E' 20T Brake Van - Era 4

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Prototype Eras
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest

Manufacturer description

As the newly formed London & North Eastern Railway's older, pre-grouping type of brake vans reached the end of their working lives, a program of renewal was put in place.

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Prototype information

Hornby BR, Dia.064 “Toad E” 20T Brake Van – Era 4 is a OO‑scale model produced in a pristine finish. It carries the running number E178614, measures 90 mm in length and features a NEM coupling. The model is liveried in British Railways grey, matching the colour of the original vehicles, and is identified as a brake van. Its manufacturer part number is R6834A and it represents the early crest period of British Railways.

The model reflects the renewal programme introduced by the newly formed London & North Eastern Railway when pre‑grouping brake vans reached the end of their service lives. It is intended for operators and collectors seeking an accurate replica of the early British Railways brake van fleet.