{"product_id":"oo-br-20t-brake-van-br-bauxite-tops","title":"OO BR 20T Brake Van BR Bauxite (TOPS)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOO BR 20T Brake Van BR Bauxite (TOPS) delivers an authentic British railway guard's brake van for OO gauge model railway freight operations.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthentic BR Livery:\u003c\/b\u003e Finished in British Rail Bauxite with TOPS markings, accurately representing the brake vans used on freight services during the BR era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScale \u0026amp; Gauge Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e OO scale (1:76); suitable for OO gauge track systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Ready-to-run injection-moulded plastic model with finely printed detailing and realistic underframe features.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLayout Integration:\u003c\/b\u003e Equipped with standard OO couplings for seamless operation with compatible OO gauge locomotives and freight wagons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScale:\u003c\/b\u003e OO (1:76)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModel:\u003c\/b\u003e BR 20T Brake Van BR Bauxite (TOPS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Injection-moulded plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/b\u003e Ready-to-run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePaint\/Glue:\u003c\/b\u003e Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/b\u003e 14+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePower Requirement:\u003c\/b\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompatibility Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e Compatible with OO gauge locomotives and rolling stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/b\u003e One OO scale brake van\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/b\u003e OO gauge railway modellers recreating authentic British freight trains, BR-era operations, and realistic goods yard or branch line layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this model matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor decades, brake vans were an essential part of British freight trains, providing accommodation for the guard and additional braking capability on loose-coupled goods services. Finished in the classic BR Bauxite livery with TOPS markings, this model represents the later years of brake van operation before changes in railway regulations and freight practices led to their gradual withdrawal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the brake van at the rear of a compatible OO gauge freight train and couple it using the standard couplings. It is ideal for enhancing the realism of BR-era freight operations and requires no assembly, paint, or glue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a plastic model. Assembly, paint, and glue are not required. It is not a toy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bachmann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46059641700508,"sku":"BAC37532A","price":69.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/BAC37532A.webp?v=1770163828","url":"https:\/\/www.harveynorman.lol\/products\/oo-br-20t-brake-van-br-bauxite-tops","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}