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Hornby R6969

LNER, Extra Long CCT Van - Era 3

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

Manufacturer description

A Closed Cover Truck (CCT) was a type of goods van used for transporting goods whilst keeping them protected from the wind and rain. Along with side doors, CCTs also featured opening ends which allowed them to be used to transport motor vehicles as well as parcel traffic.

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

Hornby LNER Extra Long CCT Van – Era 3 is a model of a closed‑cover goods van in the LNER brown livery. The van is designed for the OO gauge and represents the Big Four period of British railways.

The model is 151 mm long, finished in pristine condition and coloured brown. It has a minimum curve radius of the 2nd radius (438 mm) and is fitted with NEM couplings. The running number is 1292 and the manufacturer part number is R6969. As a closed‑cover truck (CCT) it features side doors and opening ends, allowing it to carry parcels as well as motor vehicles while protecting the load from wind and rain.