Parkside Models - BR 12 Ton Van 'Vanwide' (Diag. 1/217) (Vacuum Brake)

This kit now includes Decals.

This was themost successful BR design ofvan for carrying palletised loads. The9ft. wide doorway gave easy access for fork lift trucks. 1944 were built from 1960. They were intesively used for twenty years. Then a small fleet was upgraded with a modified suspension and air brakes and was mainly for Ministry ofDefence traffic beween many of their depots which had sharply curved sidings unsuitable for more modern rolling stock (our PC76 kit).