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Dapol 4F-013-128

Gunpowder Van SR 62140

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

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

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

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

Dapol Gunpowder Van SR, model number 62140, is a replica of a 1930s railway van that was used for the transport of gunpowder and other explosives.

Gunpowder vans were built to strict Railway Clearing House regulations introduced in the 1920s. The rules specified the maximum number of such vans per train (five in peacetime, whole trains in wartime), prohibited the coupling of vans carrying oil or other combustible goods, and required a metal safety plate on the door. For visual identification, the vans were painted in distinctive colours with large white crosses on the sides.

The model represents the Southern Railway (SR) black livery and has a four‑wheel arrangement. It is listed as a prototype and is intended to depict the period of the Big Four railway companies – LNER, LMS, GWR and SR. The original vans were constructed by the Railway Clearing House, GWR, LNER, LMS, the Royal Ordnance Factory and British Railways. The manufacturer part number is 4F‑013‑128.

Features of the model include profiled wheels, accurately applied SR black livery, highly detailed body moulding, NEM pockets and self‑centring couplings. The level of detail makes it a suitable addition to a collection of historic British rolling stock.