Dapol 4F-011-179

Ventilated Van World Book Day - Weathered

Manufacturer catalogue image - please note that pre-release images may be CAD renders or CGI/AI images rather than photographs

Manufacturer description

Dapol has teamed up with Browsers Bookshop, who we have asked to champion independent booksellers. Located in Porthmadog, Browsers boasts an extensive range of books across various subjects, including railways, particularly narrow gauge. On the publishing side, we have asked Book Law Publications, a name familiar to those passionate about model railways as well as the prototype railway. Both organizations have graciously permitted us to incorporate their logos alongside the World Book Day charity's logo to assist Dapol in our efforts to fundraise for this year's World Book Day event on Thursday March 5th.

About World Book Day—the reading for fun charity

World Book Day champions reading for fun. That’s because it seriously improves lives. In fact, it’s the biggest indicator that a child will grow up to enjoy a happier and more successful future. Today, only one in three children likes reading. By changing this, we can transform lives. Young people are more likely to read if they see it as a fun, entertaining and social thing to do. That’s what the work of the World Book Day charity is all about; inspiring young people to see reading differently. This year we will be celebrating World Book Day on 5th March 2026. Join us, and let’s help every child enjoy the life-changing benefits of reading for fun.

The wagon models feature:

• Highly detailed body moulding
  
• Accurately applied livery
  
• NEM pockets with self-centring couplings
  
• Decorated samples shown for illustration only

Catalogue listing

Model details

Dapol Ventilated Van – World Book Day (Weathered finish) is supplied under manufacturer part number 4F‑011‑179. The model does not represent a specific historical period. A pristine example is shown in promotional images; photographs will be updated closer to release.

The model is being produced in partnership with Browsers Bookshop, an independent retailer based in Porthmadog, and Book Law Publications, a well‑known name in model railway publishing. Both organisations have allowed their logos to appear alongside the World Book Day charity logo to support Dapol’s fundraising for the event scheduled for Thursday 5 March 2026.

World Book Day is a charity that promotes reading for pleasure, aiming to increase the proportion of children who enjoy books. The organisation notes that only one in three children currently like reading and seeks to change this by presenting reading as a fun, social activity.

Key features of the wagon model include highly detailed body moulding, accurately applied livery, NEM pockets with self‑centring couplings, and decorative samples shown for illustration only.