12t Ventilated Van BR Bauxite BOCM Animal Feeds B774629

12t Ventilated Van BR Bauxite BOCM Animal Feeds B774629

Model

1:148 Scale model produced by Graham Farish. This model is ready-to-run and will make a great addition to any model railway collection.

Model Features

• 1:148 Scale Model
• N gauge model of the BR 12T Vent Van with plywood doors in BR Bauxite Late livery with BOCM Animal Feeds branding (377-628C)
• Accurate representation of British Railways Era 5 branded freight stock from the late 1950s and early 1960s
• Finely detailed bodywork featuring plywood doors, ventilated ends and realistic underframe components
• Equipped with metal wheelsets and NEM coupling pockets for reliable running and modern N gauge compatibility
• This model is best suited to 228mm radius curves
• This model is fitted with NEM style couplings

Details

Add authentic British Railways freight traffic to your N gauge layout with the Graham Farish BR 12T Vent Van with Plywood Doors in BR Bauxite (Late) ‘BOCM Animal Feeds’ livery (377-628C), a finely detailed model representing one of the most common covered freight wagons used across Britain during the steam and early diesel eras. Finished in classic BR bauxite with distinctive BOCM Animal Feeds branding, this wagon perfectly captures the appearance of branded merchandise traffic operating throughout the 1950s and 1960s.

Built as part of British Railways’ post-nationalisation standard wagon programme, the 12-ton ventilated van was designed to transport goods requiring protection from the weather while allowing airflow through roof and end ventilators. The plywood-door variant featured reinforced construction combined with practical loading access, making these wagons highly versatile for general merchandise and agricultural traffic. Wagons carrying branded liveries such as BOCM Animal Feeds added extra colour and realism to freight operations across the UK rail network.

The Graham Farish model faithfully recreates the prototype in N gauge, featuring finely moulded plywood doors, detailed body framing, realistic ventilated ends and accurately rendered underframe detail. Crisp BOCM Animal Feeds graphics and authentic BR late crest markings make this wagon ideal for steam-era and transition-era freight formations. Inspired by Bachmann’s highly detailed ventilated van tooling, the model also benefits from NEM coupling pockets and metal wheelsets for smooth and reliable running performance.

Historical Background

Following the formation of British Railways in 1948, a major programme was launched to replace ageing pre-nationalisation freight wagons with standardised designs. Among the most numerous was the 12-ton ventilated van, built for carrying general merchandise and agricultural products requiring airflow during transit. Featuring ventilated ends and robust plywood or planked body construction, these wagons became a familiar sight across Britain in mixed goods trains and industrial freight traffic. Some wagons carried commercial branding for companies whose products were commonly transported by rail, including BOCM (British Oil and Cake Mills), one of Britain’s leading animal feed manufacturers. Branded wagons such as these reflected the close relationship between British industry and the railway freight network during the mid-20th century.