Dekas DK872418 – DSB QGR 35 559, T-marked, approx 1944-54

Model of DSB QGR livestock van built at Scandia in 1896-1913, in platform version. The QGR vans were livestock-carrying sub-type of the small Q-type wagons. The small Q-type were all built with a 12ft (3,66m) wheelbase, following British practice at the time. QGR coded wagons were originally constructed with brake house, in different series – our model is latest series with “high” brakehouse location. The type was utilised for the transportation of all types of livestock but mainly pigs, cattle and horses. DSB operated a fleet of 863 QGR cars.

The model includes the following features:

– Detailed plastic-moulded brakehouse
– Includes clear window glazing
– Etched metal step and brakehouse support legs
– Body in plastic, chassis in diecast metal
– Fully-sprung buffers
– Metal wire handrails
– Separately-added end door lock detail
– Metal spoke wheel (0,8mm flange)