Weathered | Unboxed

This SDS Models U1703 represents a Victorian Railways U Van, finished in VR livery and lightly weathered to give the model a realistic in-service appearance.

The model is in great condition and comes unboxed.

U vans were a common sight across the Victorian Railways network, used for transporting general merchandise, packaged freight, and agricultural goods requiring protection from the weather.

Prototype Background

The Victorian Railways U Van was a standard covered goods wagon used extensively across the VR freight network.

Designed to carry general merchandise and packaged goods, these wagons were extremely versatile and regularly appeared in mixed freight trains operating across both branch lines and mainline routes throughout Victoria.

Their robust design meant many remained in service for several decades, making them a familiar wagon type across the Victorian system.

Model Features

• Assembled Ready-to-Run HO scale model

• Highly detailed wagon body and underframe

• Full brake rigging and underfloor detailing

• 3-piece brake rigging system allowing easy wheelset removal

• Spoked wheels with stainless steel tyres

• Genuine Kadee scale head metal couplers

• Recommended minimum radius: 18"

A finely detailed wagon suitable for Victorian Railways era freight consists.

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