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Hornby R6968

BR, ZYX ex-Ferry Van Electrification Engineer Construction, LDB 786913 - Era 8

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Prototype Eras
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

Manufacturer description
The BR, ZYX ex-Ferry Van Electrification Engineer Construction, LDB 786913 - Era 8 wagon is the perfect addition to you collection if you're looking for something from a later modern era.

Catalogue listing

Brand
Hornby
Product Code
R6968
GTIN
5055286675041
RRP
£21.99
Release date
May 2020

Model details

Gauge
OO
Livery
BR departmental olive
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Colour
Departmental Olive
Realistic load
No
Minimum radius curve
Radius 2
Coupling
NEM
Coupling type
Tension lock
Finish
Pristine
Minimum radius
Radius 2
Running number
LDB786913

Prototype information

In service until
Late 1990s
Builder
Pressed Steel British Rail, Ashford Works
Type of vehicle
Wagon
Wheel configuration
4 wheel
Build dates
1962 - 1964
Main duties
International Freight
Operated by
British Rail
Operator
BR
Wheel arrangement
4 wheel
Built
1962 - 1964
Built by
Pressed Steel British Rail, Ashford Works

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The Hornby BR, ZYX ex‑Ferry Van Electrification Engineer Construction, LDB 786913 – Era 8 is a finely detailed OO‑scale model representing a British Rail departmental van from the period of British Rail sectorisation. It is presented in a pristine finish with the departmental olive livery used by BR for engineering and construction wagons.

Gauge: OO
Finish: Pristine
Running number: LDB 786913
Length: 180 mm
Coupling: NEM
Livery: BR departmental olive (colour: Departmental Olive)
Minimum radius curve: 2 units
Operator: British Rail
Wagon type: Van
Wheel arrangement: Four‑wheel
Built by: Pressed Steel, British Rail Ashford Works
Built: 1962–1964
Manufacturer part number: R6968
Period represented: British Rail sectorisation.

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