{"product_id":"oo-br-departmental-salmon-db996184","title":"OO BR Departmental Salmon DB996184","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOO BR Departmental Salmon DB996184 delivers authentic engineering train detail for modern and late British Rail layouts.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDepartmental Engineering Wagon:\u003c\/b\u003e BR Salmon bogie wagon in departmental grey livery, numbered DB996184, used for transporting long welded rails and track materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHighly Detailed Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Factory-applied lettering, realistic underframe detail, and accurate weathered engineering appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReady-to-Run:\u003c\/b\u003e Fully assembled OO gauge wagon with metal wheels and standard couplings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLayout Versatility:\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal for engineers’ trains, maintenance-of-way consists, and departmental freight formations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinished Model Dimensions (Approximate):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLength:\u003c\/b\u003e 28 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWidth:\u003c\/b\u003e 4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScale:\u003c\/b\u003e OO (1:76)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGauge:\u003c\/b\u003e 16.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOperator:\u003c\/b\u003e British Rail Departmental\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWagon Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Salmon Bogie Rail Wagon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRunning Number:\u003c\/b\u003e DB996184\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEra:\u003c\/b\u003e BR Blue to Privatisation Era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Injection-moulded plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/b\u003e Ready-to-run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePaint\/Glue:\u003c\/b\u003e Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/b\u003e 14+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/b\u003e OO gauge modellers creating engineers’ trains, maintenance depots, and realistic track renewal scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this kit matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalmon 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepartmental wagons like DB996184 add operational realism to any layout, especially when paired with ballast hoppers, crane wagons, and engineering locomotives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace 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.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a detailed scale model intended for collectors and hobbyists. It is not a toy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hornby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45056323682460,"sku":"R60298","price":95.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/R60298.webp?v=1753757047","url":"https:\/\/www.hobbyco.com.au\/products\/oo-br-departmental-salmon-db996184","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}