Hornby Accessories BR DB996184 Departmental Salmon 1:76 Scale Model Train Wagon

Hornby BR DB996184 Departmental Salmon 1:76 Scale Model Train Wagon represents the YMO in conventional form with five bolsters for carrying 60ft lengths of rail. It is in the earlier black departmental livery. The Salmon bogie rail wagon was based on an LMS design. Measuring 62ft-long and fitted with five bolsters, they were made in large numbers during BRs early years with 849 built between 1949 and 1961. Almost 400 remained in service as late as 2008, by which time they had been upgraded with air brakes and new bogies. A single wagon could carry a number of 60ft rail lengths or a rake of wagons could handle 600ft lengths of welded rail. Originally painted black, they were later painted yellow and saw widespread use as departmental vehicles used by the railways permanent way and civil engineering departments. Specifications: Finish: Painted. Gauge: OO. Operator: BR. Minimum Curve (mm): Radius 2. Buffer Type: Sprung Metal Buffers. Coupling Type: NEM Couplings. What's in the Box: 1 x Model Flat Wagon. 1 x Accessory Pack (includes standard bolsters, bolster stanchions and articulated couplings).

• Represents YMO wagon with five bolsters for 60ft rail transport
• Based on original LMS design with BR-era modifications
• 849 Units built 1949-1961, 400 remained operational until 2008
• Capable of carrying multiple 60ft rails or 600ft in wagon rakes
• Used by permanent way and civil engineering departments