Clark Railworks announce the LMS 42ft GUV in OO Gauge

Contributed by: Graham Muspratt

3 Jul 2026 00:00am

Clark Railworks have announced announce the LMS 42ft GUV in OO Gauge.

The LMS constructed 240 42ft bogie parcels vans between 1933 and 1937, at both Derby and Wolverton works. Classified as Non Passenger Coaching Stock, they were known as Covered Carriage Trucks (CCT) at the time and were designed to carry parcels and luggage alongside other general goods. They often ran in dedicated parcels trains but were sometimes included in passenger services, where their coach-like profile ensured they blended in well.

All vehicles wore LMS crimson lake livery when new, with those built in 1933/34 treated to bodyside lining, which was abandoned for non-passenger stock thereafter. Aluminium roofs gave them a rather dashing appearance; this lasted for a few weeks, when – in common with most of the railway landscape of the era – silver turned to soot!

The CCTs became known as General Utility Vans (GUV) when absorbed into British Railways after 1948 and are generally referred to as such today. Crimson became maroon and then blue, with many of these well-built, compact and useful vans frequenting the main line well into the 1970s. Some took up Departmental duties (including work in breakdown trains and with steam cranes) while others became permanent fixtures in sidings, yards and stations as stores vehicles. Three 42ft GUVs have been preserved, all of them in Scotland.

The model by Clarke Railworks feature:Die-cast chassis, Detailed weighted bogies, Easy conversion to EM/P4, Sprung buffers, Ultraflex vac and air pipes, Fully detailed underside, Separately fitted grab rails and steps, Separately fitted roof details, Multiple body & bogie toolings, Removable NEM pockets and Brass axle bearings.

The initial seven versions being produced are as follows:
C2020 (LMS Lined Crimson Lake)
C2021 (BR Plain Crimson)
C2022 (BR Lined Maroon)
C2023 (BR Blue)
C2024 (BR Gulf Red)
C2025 (BR Departmental Yellow)
C2026 (Denparts Blue)
C2027 (BR Crimson & Cream, as preserved)

To view the range and pre-order click here>>>

Subject to alteration.

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