Kernow Models SB003F

LSWR 10 Ton Goods Brake Van number S54663

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

Manufacturer description

SB003F LSWR 10 Ton Goods Brake Van number S54663 in BR Grey livery. (Mainland)

Originally numbered 5706 by the LSWR it  was renumbered 54663 by the SR and allocated Diagram No. 1541.
In June 1938 it was recorded operating on the historic section of railway between Bodmin, Wadebridge and Padstow. Renumbered S54663 by BR, it was still at Wadebridge and officially withdrawn in July 1958, but survived in some form of service until 1961. It was then purchased by the Bluebell Railway as their first item of goods rolling stock, arriving on 4th May 1962.

Exclusive to Kernow Model Rail Centre.

Catalogue listing

Model details

Kernow Models LSWR 10‑ton Goods Brake Van, number S54663, is an OO‑scale model offered as a limited‑edition item exclusive to the Kernow Model Rail Centre. The model carries the manufacturer part number SB003F and represents the British Railways Early Crest period in BR Grey livery.

The prototype van was originally numbered 5706 by the London and South Western Railway, was renumbered 54663 by the Southern Railway and allocated Diagram No 1541. In June 1938 it was recorded operating on the historic railway section between Bodmin, Wadebridge and Padstow. It was later renumbered S54663 by British Railways, officially withdrawn in July 1958, but remained in service in some capacity until 1961. The van was purchased by the Bluebell Railway as their first goods‑rolling‑stock item and arrived there on 04/05/1962.