Between 1935 & 1936 7,500 12 ton vans were constructed to Diagram D1897, Lots 823,824 & 825 being vacuum fitted whilst Lot 826, 838, 839 and 840 was unfitted. Further similar vehicles were built up to 1945. Many non-fitted Vans were subsequently fitted by BR with automatic vacuum brakes, the pipes however were coach fashion and did not have the LMS wagon type upright pipe.

Features

Die-cast compensated chassis

Finely profiled wheels and axles with brass bearing pockets

Highly detailed injection moulded body

Many separately added fine details

Sprung metal buffers

Sprung metal coupling hook and Instanter or screw link couplings where appropriate

Expertly applied liveries

Vans are Vacuum Fitted