Hornby Railroad LWB Van – OO Scale
One of Hornby’s basic models which is a freelance design which dates way back to 1974. Was designed to have fairly plain sides to take a variety of printed liveries. Commonly found in Hornby’s Trainsets & now also in the Hornby Railroad Range. Some versions have plastic wheelsets. This model is aimed at the budget end of the market & is a common sight on the second-hand market. Large choice of liveries to choose from, including famous brands like Coca-Cola, Heinz, Cadburys etc.
Key Features:
- Large tension lock couplers
- Budget model
- Basic detailed parts
- Liveries: Fictitious, BR, Well known company brands like Coca-Cola etc.
- Metal wheelsets (some versions have plastic wheelsets)
- Era: 1920’s – onwards
- OO / 1:76 scale
Manufacturers Part Nos. Range from R008 to R6474
- R217
- R056
- R109
- R321
- R021
- R134
- R183
- R222 – Three versions
- R137
- R727
- R1179
- R145
- R6474
- R138
- R317
- R1174
- R1172
- R896
- R121
- R008
- Four other versions produced but no cat number available
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Review
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Summary Old 45-year-old tooling. Basic model aimed fairly at the budget end of the market. Plenty available at bargain prices on the 2nd hand market. Lots of Colourful liveries to choose from.
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