Dapol 4F-013-127

Gunpowder Van Blue Circle 170 - Weathered

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Prototype Era
Era 5 (1957 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

Manufacturer description
PROTOTYPE

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

Catalogue listing

Brand:
Dapol
Product Code:
4F-013-127
GTIN:
5016927048907
RRP:
£12.21
Release date:
TBA

Model details

Livery
Blue Circle Cement
Finish
Weathered
Gauge
OO

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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