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Prototype Era
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)
Available exclusively from Rails of Sheffield
Features include:
• Separately fitted detailing parts including handrails
• Underframe detail
• High quality livery application
• NEM coupling pockets with small tension locks fitted
• Turned metal wheels
• Sprung buffers
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Sonic Models 20T VIX Ferry Van, BR Plain Bauxite (GB786873) is a detailed model railway vehicle replicating a British Rail van built to a 20‑tonne specification. The model carries the manufacturer part number S4301‑01 and represents the British Rail Blue livery as defined by the TOPS system.
The model is issued as a limited edition by the retailer Rails of Sheffield and is available exclusively through that supplier.
It includes separately fitted detailing parts such as handrails and underframe components, a high quality application of the original livery, NEM coupling pockets with small tension locks, turned metal wheels and sprung buffers.
The model is intended to portray the period when British Rail used the blue TOPS livery, providing collectors with an accurate representation of the historic fleet.