R40559 RailRoad Mk1 Super GUV RES 94157 1-225-Scale with construction continuing until 1951

with construction continuing until 1951

Usually nothing needs to be set

Their mixed traffic nature and 5P5F designation led to them being outshopped in black (as opposed to the broad colour palette seen on other LMS engines) and thus to the nickname that persists today

Battle of Midway 80th Anniversary 1942-2022

Impressive gift: Choose the truly unique Tracked Off-Road Vehicle or any other UGears truck model kits for kids as gifts for the off-roaders in your life on birthdays or holidays

R40559 RailRoad Mk1 Super GUV RES 94157 1-225-Scale with construction continuing until 1951Rail Express Services (RES) was the BR sector responsible for the transport of mail and parcels, including the Travelling Post Office. General Utility Vans (GUVs) were used in large numbers to transport mail and parcels, though some were used as newspaper vans. These vehicles were part of the BR Mk1 coach family and 907 examples were built between 1956 and 1960 by BR at its York, Doncaster and Glasgow works. A number were also produced under contract