OO BR 20T Brake Van BR Bauxite (TOPS)
Featuring:
- BR Bauxite (TOPS) Livery: OO scale 20T brake van finished in classic BR bauxite with TOPS (Total Operations Processing System) markings, ideal for post-1960s British Rail freight layouts.
- Scale & Gauge Compatibility: OO scale (1:76); suitable for OO gauge track systems.
- Construction & Finish: Injection-moulded plastic body with printed detailing; non-powered, no sound.
- Layout Integration: Standard OO couplings for easy connection to compatible locomotives and rolling stock.
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: OO (1:76)
- Model: 20T Brake Van – BR Bauxite (TOPS)
- Material: Injection-moulded plastic
- Assembly: Ready-to-run
- Paint/Glue: Not required
- Recommended Age: 14+
- Power Requirement: None
- Compatibility Notes: Compatible with OO gauge locomotives and rolling stock
- Included: One OO scale brake van
Perfect for: OO scale railway modellers focusing on British Rail (BR) freight operations from the post-1960s era or recreating industrial freight trains with accurate period detailing.
Why this kit matters
Brake vans were essential for safe rail transport, providing braking assistance and a guard’s compartment. The BR Bauxite (TOPS) livery represents the late British Rail period when operations were modernised, using the TOPS system to manage freight logistics and operations more efficiently.
How to use it
This is a ready-to-run OO scale model. Simply place it on compatible OO gauge track and couple it to your freight consist. No assembly, paint, or glue is required.
This is a plastic model. It is not a toy.

