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Bandai 5057783 1144 Option Armor for Long Range Sniping Alto Exclusive Dark Gray 30MM – Metro Hobbies

The ‘T’ van was designed for the carriage of perishable goods requiring refrigeration in summer, although other classes of goods could be carried in certain conditions. The wagon was cooled with ice and heavily insulated to remain cold for several days. The model is based upon the 10 ton capacity van with 10’ 6’ wheelbase first introduced in 1894. Further vans of broadly similar design were constructed in the years up to 1904 until there were 191 vans, numbered 1-191. The capacity of these vans was increased to 12Tons in 1908 and further increased to 12½ tons when the buffers were removed in the mid to late 1950s. Various changes were made to the vans over the years, including auto’ coupled underframes, end reinforcement, Bohn door fasteners and standardised door hinges. The kit represents a wagon operating from the mid