{"product_id":"dapol-20t-brake-van-london-transport-b581-da7f-200-023","title":"Dapol 20t Brake Van London Transport B581 DA7F-200-023","description":"\u003ch2\u003e20t Brake Van London Transport B581\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eModel\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e1:43 Scale model produced by Dapol. This model is ready-to-run and will make a great addition to any model railway collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eModel Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:43 Scale Model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABS body \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDie cast chassis for added weight. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA compensation beam to improve running qualities (standard to all later Dapol designed wagons) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprung metal buffers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprung metal couplings either instanter link or screw type where applicable \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDie-cast wheels with steel tyres \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePin-point brass bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis model is best suited to 1028mm radius curves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis model is if fitted with 3-Link style couplings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Standard BR Goods Brake Van was based on the proven LNER ‘Toad E’ design, a robust and practical vehicle that served across the British Railways network for decades. Early construction featured several key modifications, including full-length footboards extending from headstock to headstock and horizontal grab rails fitted along the edge of the concrete end platforms, enhancing both safety and functionality.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUp until 1955, these brake vans were equipped with oil-lubricated axle boxes. Later examples adopted roller bearing axle boxes as standard, and from 1957 onwards, Oleo self-contained pneumatic buffers replaced the earlier spindle-type design. In total, an impressive 4,632 vans were produced for British Railways, primarily at Darlington Works, with the final lot constructed at Ashford.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLot 3402, built in 1962, comprised six Standard Goods Vans to BR Diagram 1\/507 specifically for London Transport, highlighting the versatility and longevity of the design. The final examples of these iconic brake vans remained in service until the early 1990s, marking the end of an era for traditional goods train operations on Britain’s railways.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis finely detailed model perfectly captures the character and construction of the BR Standard Goods Brake Van, making it an essential addition for any modeller recreating British freight operations from the steam and early diesel eras.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e","brand":"Dapol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57708580897141,"sku":"DA7F-200-023","price":81.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/4590\/3920\/files\/da7f-200-023-02.jpg?v=1793472414","url":"https:\/\/accessmodels.co.uk\/products\/dapol-20t-brake-van-london-transport-b581-da7f-200-023","provider":"Access Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}