{"product_id":"detailed-br-brake-van-side-lamps-kit-l17-with-crystals-oo-gauge-pack-of-6","title":"Detailed BR Brake Van Side Lamps (kit L17) - WITH CRYSTALS - OO Gauge (Pack of 6)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDetailed BR Side Lamps kit for use on Brake Vans - WITH CRYSTALS.\u003cbr\u003eAdd some superb detail to the rear of your train.\u003cbr\u003eOO Gauge.\u003cbr\u003ePack contains 6 side lamps (unpainted), 6 lamp brackets (unpainted), 6 white crystals and 6 red crystals.\u003cbr\u003eInformation about of the use of Side Lamps can be found in the main product description below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Poppins, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eDetailed BR Side Lamps kit for use on Brake Vans - WITH CRYSTALS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Poppins, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003ePack of 6 lamps and 6 lamp brackets - OO Gauge\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Poppins, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eSupplied with 12 crystals, (6 x white and 6 x red) that can be glued into the front and back of each lamp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/westhillwagonworks.com\/blog\/post\/3\/rolling-stock-lamps-use-fitting-guide?page_type=post\"\u003eLamps and Crystal Fitting Guide\u003c\/a\u003e can be downloaded from our Website.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Poppins, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese lamps are supplied unpainted and should be painted white before fitting the crystals (please see information below about side lamp use).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBR mostly painted side lamps white, however for a while the Midland Region continued with the LMS practice of painting lamps black.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Poppins, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eEach lamp has slots underneath that may allow fitting onto a lamp bracket of your models.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Poppins, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003ehe six lamp brackets provided in the kit are intended for fitting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Poppins, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eon the side pillars of brake vans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Poppins, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Poppins, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003efor use \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Poppins, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003ewith these side lamps.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Poppins, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eThe tail lamps shown in the pictures are not included, however these are available separately, Product Code: 4WH0800801\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Poppins, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eLink: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/westhillwagonworks.com\/locomotive-parts\/40-detailed-br-oil-type-tail-lamps-kit-with-crystals-oo-gauge-pack-of-6.html\"\u003ehttps:\/\/westhillwagonworks.com\/locomotive-parts\/40-detailed-br-oil-type-tail-lamps-kit-with-crystals-oo-gauge-pack-of-6.html\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Poppins, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eNOTE:- the crystals are very small and must be handled very carefully. Tweezers may be needed to position the crystals into the lamps.  A very small spot of superglue type adhesive may be used to secure each crystal. When using superglue type adhesive please always follow the manufacturers instructions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Poppins, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eInformation about of the use of Side Lamps by British Rail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Poppins, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eBR Brake vans carried a tail lamp and two side lamps, the side lamps showing white lights to the front and rear, but having red removable slide shades so that they were able to show red lights to the rear.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Poppins, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eSide lamps had a slot\/bracket fitting on both sides so that they were a standard design that could go on either side of the van, and be reversed if necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Poppins, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eAt night, during fog or falling snow, or in tunnels, the brake van displayed 3 red lights to the rear and a white light on each side facing forward.  This was so that loco crew could look out either side of the loco and affirm that the whole train was following the loco in good order.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Poppins, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eIf the train was routed into a loop or refuge siding, or was on a reception or departure road adjacent to a running line, the red removable slide shade was removed from the side lamp on that side of the van, so that the display was of 2 red lights and a white, in a V shape with the white light closest to the main running line. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Poppins, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eIf the guard wanted to attract the traincrew's attention to a problem, this could be done by reversing the side lamps to show a red light forward; signalmen and others would also be able to spot this and you wouldn't go far before the train was stopped.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Poppins, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eIf a train was being propelled with the brake van leading in the right direction along a running line, the two side lamps showed a white light 'forward' in the direction of travel, and the tail lamp was removed.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eKit Number L17\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Hill Wagon Works","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55628943294839,"sku":"4WH0800817","price":7.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/4175\/2439\/files\/2606.jpg?v=1755615174","url":"https:\/\/www.whww.co.uk\/products\/detailed-br-brake-van-side-lamps-kit-l17-with-crystals-oo-gauge-pack-of-6","provider":"West Hill Wagon Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}