O Gauge 20T GWR Toad Brake Van Artworks

After World War One in 1918, more 20-ton vans to the improved design were built with G W R self-contained buffers and given Diagram AA15. A total of 378 were built between 1918 and 1927. The next development was the AA19 which were built between 1927 and 1931 incorporating many RCH parts such as buffers and axleboxes but utilising the same body. The total constructed was 221 vans. Diagram AA 20 followed which was externally identical to the AA19 vans with a total of 354 being built between 1934 and 1943. 

The Diagram AA21 was for 100 Vacuum fitted vans built 1939/1940, being built with full vacuum brake gear with the brake cylinder in the front of the brake veranda. 

Specifications

• Die-cast compensated chassis   
• Finely profiled wheels and axles with brass bearing pockets               
• Highly detailed injection moulded body                
• Full interior detail      
• Many separately added fine details    
• Sprung metal buffers             
• Sprung metal coupling hook and Instanter or screw link couplings where appropriate          
• Expertly applied liveries                    
• Vans are Vacuum Fitted where applicable   

Proposed Liveries

7F-300-001    -    GWR Toad Brake Van Grey 56683   Diagram AA15

7F-300-002    -    GWR Toad Brake Van Grey 68684   Diagram AA15

7F-300-003    -    GWR Toad Brake Van Grey W17953   Diagram AA15 

7F-300-004    -    GWR Toad Brake Van Grey Unnumbered   Diagram AA15

7F-300-005    -    GWR Toad Brake Van Grey 114925   Diagram AA19

7F-300-006    -    GWR Toad Brake Van Grey W68673   Diagram AA20

7F-300-007    -    GWR Toad Brake Van Grey 17410   Diagram AA21

7F-300-008    -    GWR Toad Brake Van Bauxite W17445   Diagram AA21 

7F-300-009    -    GWR Toad Brake Van Bauxite W17390   Diagram AA21

7F-300-010    -    GWR Toad Brake Van Bauxite Unnumbered  Diagram AA21 

Project Update

Engineering prototypes have been examined by the design team who have provided the factory with the information needed to make any necessary improvements. Artworks have been completed and sent to the factory, we are currently waiting for decorated samples to be prepared. Currently the project is on track to see models in shops in  Q4 2023 as originally advertised.

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