Dapol 4F-011-032

Ventilated Van LMS 538835 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.

FEATURES

• Profiled wheels
• Accurately applied livery
• Highly detailed body moulding
• NEM pockets with self-centring couplings

MEASUREMENTS

• LENGTH OVER BUFFER 82mm
• WIDTH 33mm
• HEIGHT 48mm

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