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Hornby R6938

SR, Diag. 1543 Goods Brake Van, SR55052 - Era 3

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

Manufacturer description

This model is a former LSWR 'New Van' in its Southern Railway Diagram 1543 configuration and colour scheme.

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

Hornby SR Diag. 1543 Goods Brake Van (SR55052) is a model of a Southern Railway brake van in the former LSWR ‘New Van’ configuration.

The model is painted in SR brown with a bauxite colour scheme and features a NEM coupling. It is built to OO gauge, measures 92 mm in length and runs on a 4‑wheel arrangement. The minimum curve radius is listed as Radius 1. It carries the running number SR55052 and the manufacturer part number R6938.

It represents a brake van from the period of the Big Four railways (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR) and is produced by Hornby. The original vehicle was built by the London and South Western Railway between 1915 and 1921. The model is intended for use by operators representing the Southern Railway.