Plywood body construction came about as a result of a shortage of wooden planks at the end of the last war. A total of 1,100 vans were built, 350 with only a hand brake (diagram V37), which eventually had vacuum brakes retro-fitted. They lasted into the 1970s. Transfers for GWR and BR.These finely moulded plastic wagon kits come complete with pin point axle wheels and bearings, 3 link couplings and transfers. This kit is supplied with pre-coloured moulded parts although painting can improve the appearance. Additional parts to enable the vehicle to be modelled incorporating modifications made to the prototypes during their working life are included where appropriate.