Bachmann 37-532 OO Gauge BR 20-ton Guards Brake Van CAP Bauxite Finish
A detailed model of the British Railways standard design 20-ton goods guards brake van. Developed from the final LNER design these long-wheelbase vehicles provided a better ride than older short vans and an the brake handle was contained within the body.
This version painted in bauxite livery to indicate the van was equiped for working with vacuum brake fitted trains. Finished with the TOPS codes allocated to brake vans.
CAP indicating C for a brake van, type A with P a through train pipe for a vacuum brakes. The van would also have had an emergency brake setter fitted inside the cabin.