Hornby Railroad: Royal Mail Travelling Post Office 80331

Railroad: Royal Mail Travelling Post Office 80331 The Traveling Post Office (TPO) has been a fixture on Britain’s railways since mail was first carried on trains in the 1830s.  The sorting of mail in transit gradually reduced in the 21st century as mechanised sorting at depots became commonplace and concerns about the safety of workers carrying out letter-sorting at increased main line speeds. The last TPO using carriages in the UK took place during the night of 9th January 2004. After that, a fleet of Royal Mail-branded Class 325 EMUs continued to carry parcels by rail, but these too ceased in 2024. TPOs could collect and deposit mail on the move by means of lineside apparatus. Several of these vehicles have survived in preservation. This Hornby RailRoad model coach features a working mailbag transfer mechanism. - OO Scale

Hornby TTA Class A Tank BRT 57502 Amoco

TTA Class A Tank BRT 57502 Amoco The TTA tank wagons were introduced by BR in the 1960s, with 1,000s built to replace ageing tank wagons of smaller capacity that it had inherited from private-owner fleets. Used to transport oil and petroleum products, they were still being built into the 1970s, with the last remaining in service until the early 2000s.  This highly detailed scale model represents one of the Amoco fleet, which became a common sight in the 1990s. - OO Scale

Hornby ZCV 'TOPE' DB970569 Dutch Departmental Transrail

ZCV 'TOPE' DB970569 Dutch Departmental Transrail Also classified ‘ZCV’ or ‘ZDV’ under the TOPS scheme were ‘Tope’ wagons. Introduced in 1988, they were rebuilt from MGR hopper wagon, but had cut-down and welded hopper wagon bodies with a simplified side-bracing. Mainly used for carrying ballast and for spoil disposal in departmental trains, 856 conversions had been completed by the time the last was turned out in 1991.  This highly detailed TOPE Wagon model makes a delightful addition to your freight model railway. - OO Scale

Hornby The Beatles: 'Please Please Me' UK Album Wagon

The Beatles: 'Please Please Me' UK Album Wagon Celebrate the start of Beatlemania with the Hornby ‘Please Please Me’ UK Album Wagon.  Featuring vibrant livery inspired by The Beatles’ debut album, this OO gauge wagon brings a classic piece of music history to your layout. Expertly crafted with attention to detail, it’s perfect for Beatles fans, collectors, and model railway enthusiasts alike. - OO Scale

Hornby TTA Class A Tank Amoco Triple Pack

TTA Class A Tank Amoco Triple Pack BRT 57484, BRT 57485 and BRT 57486. Amoco was founded in American in 1889 by the Standard Oil Company. During the 1990s, it merged with BP and was owned by the British company from 1998. As a result, it was common to see these wagons coupled to BP-branded wagons.  This model wagon Triple Pack offers a good way to increase the size of your ‘TTA’ tanker train, with each wagon having a different running number; BRT 57484, BRT 57485 and BRT 57486. - OO Scale

Hornby BR, YMO 'Salmon' Bogie Bolster Wagon - Era 7

BR, YMO 'Salmon' Bogie Bolster Wagon The Hornby Salmon range is a new tooling for 2023 with almost all variants of the wagon catered for. Fitted with diecast chassis, these wagons have fantastic weight that rolls freely on metal wheels. Bolsters are included in the accessory Includes: - Detailed wagon body - BR black Livery - Sprung buffers - NEM coupling pockets  - Tension lock couplings - Will traverse minimum 2nd radius curves (R606 / R607) - Era 7 - OO Scale

Hornby RailRoad Procor, PVA Van - Era 8

RailRoad Procor, PVA Van - Era 8 Includes: - Railroad range - Procor Livery - Body side detail and fine printing - Will traverse Radius 2 curves - Fixed Tension lock couplings - OO scale  

Bachmann GWR 20T 'Toad' Brake Van BR Departmental Yellow DW35724

GWR 20T 'Toad' Brake Van BR Departmental Yellow DW35724 Features: Pristine BR Departmental Yellow livery Running No. DW35724 NEM Coupling Pockets Length 112mm Brake Vans were once essential parts of any goods train and each railway company had its own designs, but perhaps none were as iconic and widely recognised as the Great Western Railway’s (GWR) ‘Toad’ Brake Van. Found across the GWR network from the late 1800s and into BR ownership serving the Western Region and beyond, the ‘Toad’ provided guards with a spacious cabin and large veranda at one end giving this classic GWR design its distinctive appearance. The Bachmann Branchline ‘Toad’ features an injection moulded bodyshell with plank detail alongside representations of the bodyside handrails and lamp brackets that were fixed to each side and end. The handbrake wheel sits prominently inside the open sided veranda, joined by two sandboxes, whilst below the solebar footboards are fitted separately, and metal spoked wheelsets are employed to provide smooth running. The livery application is to the high standard associated you’ve come to expect from a Bachmann Branchline model, making this ‘Toad’ a perfect addition to any goods wagon fleet. - Era 8 - OO Scale

Bachmann BR 20T Brake Van LT Barrier Vehicle Red & White B954645

BR 20T Brake Van London Transport Barrier Vehicle Red & White B954645 Features: Pristine London Transport Red & White livery Running No. B954645 NEM Coupling Pockets Length 114mm The BR Standard 20 Ton Brake Van is a classic vehicle and a must for any freight collection or goods yard scene. A mandatory requirement as part of all goods trains until 1968, and in use well into the 1980s with unfitted trains and other selected services, the brake van provided braking facilities and offered the Guard a refuge from the elements in which to stay warm and dry, whilst observing operations via the end windows or side duckets. The Bachmann Branchline 20T Brake Van has long been the model of choice to bring up the rear of many a goods train and it’s easy to see why this model is still a firm favourite. Capturing the character of the prototype, the Branchline model is adorned with separate handrails, roof vents – which on this example are of the oval torpedo variety – and lamp brackets. The footboards are also separately fitted, allowing different lengths to be modelled to suit the van being modelled – in this case long footboards are present.  This particular brake van also carries end weights, is fitted with end handrails, has planked sides and ends and has planked veranda partitions, whilst the cabin doors have two windowpanes each. - Era 8 - OO Scale  

Bachmann BR 20T Brake Van Rail Express Systems B954735

BR 20T Brake Van Rail Express Systems B954735 Features: Pristine Rail Express Systems livery Running No. B954735 NEM Coupling Pockets Length 114mm The BR Standard 20 Ton Brake Van is a classic vehicle and a must for any freight collection or goods yard scene. A mandatory requirement as part of all goods trains until 1968, and in use well into the 1980s with unfitted trains and other selected services, the brake van provided braking facilities and offered the Guard a refuge from the elements in which to stay warm and dry, whilst observing operations via the end windows or side duckets. The Bachmann Branchline 20T Brake Van has long been the model of choice to bring up the rear of many a goods train and it’s easy to see why this model is still a firm favourite. Capturing the character of the prototype, the Branchline model is adorned with separate handrails, roof vents – which on this example are of the oval torpedo variety – and lamp brackets. The footboards are also separately fitted, allowing different lengths to be modelled to suit the van being modelled – in this case long footboards are present.  This particular brake van also carries end weights, is fitted with end handrails, has planked sides and ends and has planked veranda partitions, whilst the cabin doors have two windowpanes each. - Era 8 - OO Scale

Hornby RailRoad Satlink Western, 45t ZRA Closed Van, KDC201003 - Era 8

RailRoad Satlink Western, 45t ZRA Closed Van, KDC201003 - Era 8 Includes: - Satlink Western Red and Yellow Livery - Body side detail and fine printing - Will traverse Radius 2 curves - Fixed Tension lock couplings - OO scale Vehicle information: The VDA van is a type of air-braked closed van built by BR between 1969 and 1977. The vans, reminiscent of a classic vent van albeit extended served a very similar purpose to their stout predecessors. The VDA was a general use van designed to haul anything and everything.  The VDA vans were used on 'Speedlink' services designed to quickly haul general freight around the country. The wagons were rapidly withdrawn after the 'Speedlink' service was discontinued; 436 vans were in service at the end of 1990 but by August 1994 only 97 were shown on BR books. By 2008, only two VDA vans remained.

Accurascale SR Tadpole ex-D1479 Van - British Railways Departmental - Triple

SR Tadpole ex-D1479 Van - British Railways Departmental British Railways Departmental, Circuit Branded Tadpole Classification, Yellow Dot, fitted Head, Ex D1479 patterns Triple Pack includes: Wagon Numbers:   - TDS50812   - TDS50885   - TDS50846 Model Features: - Die-cast metal chassis with plastic body - 60g Weight per Wagon - Three styles of wheel design; Split spoke, single spoke and 3-hole disc - RP25.110 chemically blackened OO gauge wheel sets - Blackened brass bearings conforming to accurascale standards of 14.4mm back-to-back on 2mm axles over 26mm pinpoints.  - Eroded metal, plastic and wire detail parts, including, but not limited to, handrails, grab handles, door handles, lamp brackets, vacuum and steam pipes, though pipes, steam heating cock and break gear.  - Turned sprung metal buffers - NEM standard coupler pockets - Accessory Bag included contains steam/vacuum hoses and screw couplings - OO Scale Vehicle information: The Southern Railways Banana Vans, to Diagrams D1478 and D1479. Found throughout Britain from 1930's through to 1978. These could be seen alongside the Great Western Railway variant Y4 Banana Vans up and down the network. Examples have been preserved.

Accurascale SR Tadpole Mixed ex-1478/1479 Van - British Railways Departmenta

SR Tadpole Mixed ex-1478/1479 Van - British Railways Departmental Tadpole Classification, Yellow Dot, fitted Head Ex D1478 and D1479 pattern Triple Pack Includes: - Wagons Numbers:   - DS50708   - DS50693   - DS50832 Model Features: - Die-cast metal chassis with plastic body - 60g Weight per Wagon - Three styles of wheel design; Split spoke, single spoke and 3-hole disc - RP25.110 chemically blackened OO gauge wheel sets - Blackened brass bearings conforming to accurascale standards of 14.4mm back-to-back on 2mm axles over 26mm pinpoints.  - Eroded metal, plastic and wire detail parts, including, but not limited to, handrails, grab handles, door handles, lamp brackets, vacuum and steam pipes, though pipes, steam heating cock and break gear.  - Turned sprung metal buffers - NEM standard coupler pockets - Accessory Bag included contains steam/vacuum hoses and screw couplings - OO Scale Vehicle information: The Southern Railways Banana Vans, to Diagrams D1478 and D1479. Found throughout Britain from 1930's through to 1978. These could be seen alongside the Great Western Railway variant Y4 Banana Vans up and down the network. Examples have been preserved.