Dapol 4F-011-014

Ventilated Van LMS Fruit Van 511254 Weathered

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Prototype Era
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)

Manufacturer description

Ventilated vans were the primary way of transporting perishable goods quickly and efficiently and yet maintaining their contents in peak condition. All four of the pre-nationalised rail companies had their own particular designs, but each shared the same basic principles of having a wooden body with ventilators, which allowed a constant flow of circulating fresh air around their cargo.

Ventilated vans from all four companies survived into nationalisation until BR eventually standardised its own version and these were in use until the 1960s at which time longer vans with wider door ways to allow pallet access were introduced. Many ventilated vans from all companies survive into preservation.

MODEL
These models are modelled on the GWR and LMS ventilated vans; the LMS version had a steel corrugated end, whilst the GWR was traditionally planked.

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Catalogue listing

Brand
Dapol
Product Code
4F-011-014
GTIN
5016927018016
RRP
£12.21

Model details

Gauge
OO
Livery
LMS grey
Finish
Weathered
Height
48mm
Width
33mm
Coupling
NEM / Tension lock
Running number
511254

Prototype information

Wagon type
Ventilated Van
Operator
London, Midland & Scottish Railway
TOPS classification
London, Midland & Scottish Railway Ventilated Van
Wheel arrangement
4-wheel
Built
1935 to 1945
Built by
LMS Wolverton

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