Bachman OO 5 Plank Wagon Wooden Floor 'F. H. Silvey & Co.' Brown
OO 5 Plank Wagon Wooden Floor 'F. H. Silvey & Co.' Brown
Featuring:
- F. H. Silvey & Co. merchant livery: Authentic coal and general goods merchant branding in classic brown finish, ideal for pre-grouping and early industrial freight layouts.
- Scale & gauge compatibility: OO scale (1:76); suitable for OO gauge track systems.
- Construction & finish: Injection-moulded plastic body with printed detailing and wood-effect floor; non-powered rolling stock.
- Layout integration: Standard OO couplings for easy connection to locomotives and mixed freight trains.
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: OO (1:76)
- Model: 5 Plank Wagon - F. H. Silvey & Co. Brown
- 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 5 plank wagon
Perfect for: OO scale railway modellers building early British goods yards, coal merchant scenes, or mixed freight formations with authentic commercial liveries.
Why this model matters
F. H. Silvey & Co. represents the many independent coal and goods merchants that operated across Britain's railway network. These companies relied heavily on wagon fleets to move coal, coke, and general cargo to local industries and households.
The 5 plank wagon design gave extra load capacity compared to earlier 3 plank types, making it a common sight in busy yards and sidings. The brown merchant livery reflects practical, work-focused freight operations of the era.
How would your layout change if every wagon carried a real merchant identity from Britain's freight history?
How to use it
This is a ready-to-run OO scale wagon. Place it on compatible OO gauge track and couple it to your locomotive or freight consist.
No assembly, paint, glue, or modelling tools are required. Check couplings before operation for smooth running.
This is a plastic model. It is not a toy.
Description
OO 5 Plank Wagon Wooden Floor 'F. H. Silvey & Co.' Brown
Featuring:
- F. H. Silvey & Co. merchant livery: Authentic coal and general goods merchant branding in classic brown finish, ideal for pre-grouping and early industrial freight layouts.
- Scale & gauge compatibility: OO scale (1:76); suitable for OO gauge track systems.
- Construction & finish: Injection-moulded plastic body with printed detailing and wood-effect floor; non-powered rolling stock.
- Layout integration: Standard OO couplings for easy connection to locomotives and mixed freight trains.
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: OO (1:76)
- Model: 5 Plank Wagon - F. H. Silvey & Co. Brown
- 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 5 plank wagon
Perfect for: OO scale railway modellers building early British goods yards, coal merchant scenes, or mixed freight formations with authentic commercial liveries.
Why this model matters
F. H. Silvey & Co. represents the many independent coal and goods merchants that operated across Britain's railway network. These companies relied heavily on wagon fleets to move coal, coke, and general cargo to local industries and households.
The 5 plank wagon design gave extra load capacity compared to earlier 3 plank types, making it a common sight in busy yards and sidings. The brown merchant livery reflects practical, work-focused freight operations of the era.
How would your layout change if every wagon carried a real merchant identity from Britain's freight history?
How to use it
This is a ready-to-run OO scale wagon. Place it on compatible OO gauge track and couple it to your locomotive or freight consist.
No assembly, paint, glue, or modelling tools are required. Check couplings before operation for smooth running.
This is a plastic model. It is not a toy.
