OO BR Departmental Salmon DB996184 delivers authentic engineering train detail for modern and late British Rail layouts.
Featuring:
- Departmental Engineering Wagon: BR Salmon bogie wagon in departmental grey livery, numbered DB996184, used for transporting long welded rails and track materials.
- Highly Detailed Finish: Factory-applied lettering, realistic underframe detail, and accurate weathered engineering appearance.
- Ready-to-Run: Fully assembled OO gauge wagon with metal wheels and standard couplings.
- Layout Versatility: Ideal for engineers’ trains, maintenance-of-way consists, and departmental freight formations.
Finished Model Dimensions (Approximate):
- Length: 28 cm
- Width: 4 cm
- Height: 6 cm
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: OO (1:76)
- Gauge: 16.5mm
- Operator: British Rail Departmental
- Wagon Type: Salmon Bogie Rail Wagon
- Running Number: DB996184
- Era: BR Blue to Privatisation Era
- Material: Injection-moulded plastic
- Assembly: Ready-to-run
- Paint/Glue: Not required
- Recommended Age: 14+
Perfect for: OO gauge modellers creating engineers’ trains, maintenance depots, and realistic track renewal scenes.
Why this kit matters
Salmon wagons were purpose-built by British Rail to transport long rails and track panels for maintenance and infrastructure projects. Their low-sided bogie design made them a common sight in engineering trains across the UK from the 1960s onwards.
Departmental wagons like DB996184 add operational realism to any layout, especially when paired with ballast hoppers, crane wagons, and engineering locomotives.
How to use it
Place the wagon on OO gauge track and couple it into a departmental consist. It looks especially effective carrying model rails or track materials and can be used in both static maintenance scenes and operating sessions.
This is a detailed scale model intended for collectors and hobbyists. It is not a toy.