Name: Dapol 4F-013-010 BR Gunpowder Van - Weathered
Brand: Dapol
SKU: 4F-013-010
Price: 12.64 GBP

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Prototype Eras
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

Manufacturer description

Gunpowder vans were specially constructed vans designed for the safer conveyance of gunpowder and other explosives. In the 1920s the RCH laid down rules governing the construction and running of these vans and these rules were enforced relatively unchanged until the 1980s when gunpowder vans ceased to be used.

The rules governed issues such as the number of gunpowder vans allowed on one train (5 in peacetime, but whole trains were known during World War II), what other van could run alongside gunpowder vans (no vans with oil or combustible materials) and where special instructions had to be placed (a metal plate mounted on the door) were all prescribed. As another safety feature, these vans were often painted in distinguishing colours with large crosses painted on the sides to notify rail staff of the possible dangers.

MODEL
These wagons are highly detailed and will be a great addition to your rolling stock.

FEATURES

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

MEASUREMENTS

LENGTH OVER BUFFER 82mm
WIDTH 33mm
HEIGHT 44mm

Catalogue listing

Brand

Dapol

Product Code

4F-013-010

GTIN

5016927264154

RRP

£12.64

Model details

Livery

BR bauxite

Finish

Weathered

Height

44mm

Width

33mm

Scale

OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)

Prototype information

Wheel arrangement

4-wheel

Built

1930s

Built by

Railway Clearing House GWR LNER LMS Royal Ordnance Factory British Railways

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Dapol BR Gunpowder Van – Weathered is a 00‑scale model of a British Railways gunpowder van in the bauxite livery with a weathered finish. The model measures 82 mm in length, 33 mm in width and 44 mm in height, and rides on a four‑wheel arrangement. It is supplied by Dapol under the part number 4F‑013‑010 and represents the early‑crest period of British Railways. The model is based on the design standards set by the Railway Clearing House in the 1930s and incorporates details such as profiled wheels and self‑centring couplings.

Gunpowder vans were purpose‑built to carry gunpowder and other explosives safely. From the 1920s the Railway Clearing House issued rules that dictated the number of such vans allowed on a train (five in peacetime, whole trains during the Second World War), prohibited the coupling of vans carrying oil or other combustible materials, and required a metal safety plate on the door. To alert staff, the vans were often painted in distinctive colours with large crosses on the sides.

The Dapol model is highly detailed, with accurately applied livery, detailed body moulding and NEM pockets. Measurements are given as length over buffer 82 mm, width 33 mm and height 44 mm. The model is suitable for collectors and model railway enthusiasts seeking an authentic representation of a British Railways gunpowder van from the early 20th century.