James Brothers Vent Van Hornby R60274 OO Scale Railroad Model

James Brothers Vent Van: Vintage Rail Adventure by Hornby

Unleash your inner wanderer with this vintage-inspired treasure a hand-stitched leather journal brimming with untold stories and ready to capture your next adventure. The aroma of aged leather whispers tales of faraway lands while its durable binding promises years of loyal service. More than just a notebook it's a tangible memory a portable sanctuary for dreams and a stunning conversation starter.

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This RailRoad vent van carrying the name ‘James Brothers Portland Cement nr Maidstone’ is an ideal model to add to a steam-period freight train. Whilst wooden vent vans were mainly used during the steam era they remained on the rails into the diesel era and there are many still on preserved railways around the UK today, making this a timeless piece to add to a model railway layout.

The vent van was a small multipurpose goods van which would transport all manner of items whilst keeping them protected from the wind and rain. The wagon design features a single vent on each end of the structure allowing air to flow, thereby maintaining a cooler air temperature, beneficial for the transportation of perishable food items. Closed vans would often be loaded with all manner of miscellany such as flour, meat, parcels or perhaps scale models.