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Hornby R6913A

SR, 24T Diag. 1543 Goods Brake Van, 55009 - Era 3

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

Manufacturer description

This SR, 24T Diag. 1543 Goods Brake Van, 55009 - Era 3 freight wagon was operated by Sothern Railways and serviced during a period of when railways were under governmental control during the First World War. Southern Railways (SR) was one of the major operating companies that were amalgamated amongst three others during this time.

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Model details

Prototype information

Hornby SR, 24T Diag. 1543 Goods Brake Van, running number 55009, is an OO gauge model representing a Southern Railways brake van from the Big Four era. The model is painted in SR brown, measures 92 mm in length and has a 4‑wheel arrangement with a NEM coupling. It is built to a minimum curve radius of 1 and carries the manufacturer part number R6913A.

The prototype van was constructed by the London and South Western Railway between 1915 and 1921 and operated by Southern Railways during the First World War, a period when the railways were under government control. The model is supplied in a painted finish and is intended for use with other OO gauge rolling stock.