N Grampus Engineers Grey/Yellow "Dutch" DB990518 delivers a detailed N scale British Rail engineering wagon in the distinctive Dutch departmental livery.
Featuring:
- Grampus Engineering Wagon: British Rail Grampus open wagon finished in grey/yellow “Dutch” livery, numbered DB990518, commonly used in maintenance-of-way and infrastructure support duties.
- Scale & Gauge Compatibility: N scale (1:148–1:160); suitable for standard 9mm N gauge track systems.
- Distinctive Departmental Finish: Injection-moulded plastic body with printed detailing in high-visibility engineering colours.
- Layout Integration: Compatible with standard N scale couplers for inclusion in engineering trains, ballast workings, and maintenance consists.
Model Dimensions (Approximate)
- Scale: N
- Gauge: 9mm
- Wagon Type: Grampus Open Wagon
- Running Number: DB990518
Technical Specifications:
- Type: Engineering / Departmental Freight Wagon
- Livery: Grey/Yellow “Dutch” (British Rail Engineering)
- Material: Injection-moulded plastic
- Assembly: Ready-to-run
- Recommended Age: 14+
- Compatibility Notes: Compatible with N gauge freight and engineering rolling stock systems
Perfect for: N scale railway modellers building modern British Rail engineering scenes, maintenance trains, and late-era freight operations.
Why this model matters
The “Dutch” grey and yellow livery represents a modernisation phase in British Rail engineering stock, designed for higher visibility and improved safety in maintenance environments. Grampus wagons in this scheme are a recognisable feature of late-era infrastructure trains.
This model is especially effective in creating realistic ballast trains, track maintenance scenes, and depot operations on contemporary N scale layouts.
How to use it
Place on compatible N gauge track and couple with other engineering wagons or locomotives. Best used in ballast formations and maintenance-of-way consists.
This is a model railway item. No assembly, paint, or glue is required. It is not a toy.