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Hornby R6915

BR, 24T Diag. 1543 Goods Brake Van, S55040 - Era 4

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Prototype Era
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest

Manufacturer description

This model is a BR, 24T Diag. 1543 Goods Brake Van, 555040 - Era 4, Diagram 1543 configuration and colour scheme.

Whether your layout is a 1940s city or small village, this wagon is guaranteed to complete the whole scene with its plank detailing and grey painted finish.

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

Hornby model BR 24T Diag 1543 Goods Brake Van, reference 555040 – Era 4, reproduces a British Railways grey brake van in a 4‑wheel, painted configuration.

The model is built to OO gauge, measures 92 mm in length and uses an NEM coupling. It is finished in BR grey livery, with a minimum curve radius of 1 (Radius 1). The wheel arrangement is 4‑wheel and the vehicle is identified as a brake van.

The prototype was constructed by the London and South Western Railway between 1915 and 1921. The model represents the period of the British Railways Early Crest, with the running number 555040 and manufacturer part number R6915.

This brake van is intended for use on layouts depicting the 1940s, whether a city scene or a small village, and provides appropriate plank detailing and a grey painted finish to match the era.