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Dapol 4F-013-117

Gunpowder Van SR 62139 Weathered

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

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 beautifully detailed and will be a great addition to your rolling stock.


FEATURES

• Highly detailed moulded body
• Self-centring NEM pockets
• Profiled wheels
• Fine printed livery

SPECIFICATIONS

• ITEM NUMBER 4F-013-117
• OPERATOR SR
• WAGON TYPE Gunpowder Van
• RUNNING NUMBER 62139

MEASUREMENTS

• LENGTH OVER BUFFER 82mm
• WIDTH 33mm
• HEIGHT 44mm

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

Dapol Gunpowder Van SR 62139 is a weathered‑finished model in the Southern Railway brown livery, formed to 0 gauge standards. It measures 82 mm in length, 33 mm in width and 44 mm in height, and carries the running number 62139. The van is built on a four‑wheel, 4‑wheel arrangement and is designed for the Operation of the Southern Railway (SR).

Gunpowder vans were specially constructed to transport gunpowder and other explosives safely. From the 1920s the Railway Clearing House set out rules on their construction and use, which remained largely unchanged until the 1980s when the vans were withdrawn. The regulations covered the number of vans allowed per train (five in peacetime, whole trains during World War II), restrictions on accompanying traffic (no oil or combustible goods), and the fitting of metal safety plates on doors. The vans were often painted in distinctive colours with large crosses to warn railway staff of the hazard.

The Dapol model features a highly detailed moulded body, self‑centring NEM pockets, profiled wheels and finely printed livery. It is intended as a faithful addition to a 0 gauge collection and carries the manufacturer part number 4F‑013‑117.

Item number: 4F‑013‑117
Operator: SR
Wagon type: Gunpowder Van
Running number: 62139
Length over buffers: 82 mm
Width: 33 mm
Height: 44 mm