OO Gunpowder Van – SR 62155
Featuring:
- Southern Railway Prototype: OO scale gunpowder van numbered SR 62155, representing specialist hazardous freight stock used for the transport of explosives under strict railway regulations.
- Authentic Design: Enclosed ventilated bodywork designed for safe containment of explosive materials during transit.
- Scale & Gauge Compatibility: OO scale (1:76), suitable for OO gauge track systems.
- Construction & Finish: Injection-moulded plastic body with fine printed detailing; non-powered model.
- Layout Integration: Standard OO couplings for use in freight consists, typically marshalled with safety separation from general goods stock.
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: OO (1:76)
- Model: Gunpowder Van – SR 62155
- Material: Injection-moulded plastic
- Finish: Authentic SR freight livery detailing
- Assembly: Ready-to-run
- Paint/Glue: Not required
- Recommended Age: 14+
- Power Requirement: None
- Compatibility: OO gauge locomotives and rolling stock
- Included: One OO scale gunpowder van
Perfect for: OO scale railway modellers recreating Southern Railway goods operations, specialist freight consists, and historical railway safety logistics.
Why this model matters
Gunpowder vans played a critical role in transporting explosives and hazardous materials across the railway network. Due to the dangerous nature of their cargo, they were subject to strict operational rules and careful marshalling within freight trains.
This model adds operational realism and historical depth to Southern Railway and early British railway layouts.
How to use it
This is a ready-to-run OO scale model. Place on OO gauge track and couple to compatible rolling stock. No assembly, paint, or glue required. For realism, position within restricted freight consists away from passenger or general goods vehicles.