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Hornby R6917

BR, 12T Fish Van, E87314 - Era 6

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Prototype Eras
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)

Manufacturer description

Featuring a white livery finish and measuring 90mm, the BR, 12T Fish Van, E87314 - Era 6 wagon is one of numerous wagons designed for the transportation of goods, including perishables such as meat, fish and dairy.

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

Hornby BR 12‑ton Fish Van, catalogue number E87314 – Era 6, is a 00‑scale model wagon produced for the British Rail pre‑TOPS period when the railway used the British Rail Blue livery. The model is painted in the standard BR white colour and carries the running number E87314.

The van measures 900 mm in length, is fitted with NEM couplings and is intended to represent a fish van used for transporting perishable goods such as fish, meat and dairy. It is supplied under the manufacturer part number R6917 and is designed for use on OO‑gauge layouts.