NIU2055 - SR/WD Express Goods Break Van Conversion Kit for Bachmann Pillbox Brake Van.
During
WW2, the Ministry of Supply ordered 40No. 25 ton Brake Vans from the Southern
Railway. The vans were built as SR diagram 1579 goods brake van, but fitted with
vacuum braking gear.
The
vans saw extensive service in the UK, including a number being sent overseas in
North Africa.
After
the war, and large number were transferred to the railway companies, and
finally coming under British Rail ownership. They saw service on the Sothern
and Midland regions until being withdrawn in the 1980's. A small number were
retained by the WD/MoD and remained in service until the 1990's
The
Niu Models kit has been designed in
3D CAD from reference photos measurements taken from the preserved van at the
Bluebell Railway, to fit the Bachmann Pillbox Brake Van model. The kit
includes, vacuum gear, side pipework, and buffer beam vacuum hoses.
Please note, the parts for this kit are very delicate and easily damaged when removing from the support frame and during assembly. It is not recommended for the novice modeller.
Bachmann
models shown for illustration only
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