E20143 Bedford OB Coach 1949MN Tours (Isle of Man) Douglas Class_Class A4 Brake gear on one side

Brake gear on one side

Width - 18mm

Designed as a replacement for the Tube Wagons – many of which BR had inherited at Nationalisation or built themselves during the early-BR period – the OBA Open Wagon was designed to transport general merchandise

M4 is completely compatible

however only one of these was involved in the design and construction from the beginning

E20143 Bedford OB Coach 1949MN Tours (Isle of Man) Douglas Class_Class A4 Brake gear on one sideThe Bedford OB coach must arguably rank as one of the most instantly recognisable bus and coach types; its swept back lines and distinctive bull nose radiator helping to seamlessly combine style with mechanical practicality. The OB was introduced in 1939 as a replacement for Bedfords earlier WLB type, and featured a 28hp engine with a four speed manual gearbox, a fully floating rear axle, and vacuum servo assisted hydraulic brakes. The top speed was