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
