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Dapol 4F-013-133

Gunpowder Van LMS 701022 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.

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Model details

Prototype information

The Dapol Gunpowder Van is a model of a 4-wheel goods wagon designed for the safe transportation of gunpowder and other potentially explosive substances. This model represents a vehicle built in the 1930s by various manufacturers including the Railway Clearing House and the Royal Ordnance Factory. The model is available in an LMS grey livery and is designed to be used with OO gauge model railway systems.

The model features a weathered finish and is highly detailed, with a accurately applied livery and profiled wheels. It also includes NEM pockets with self-centring couplings, allowing for easy connection and disconnection of the wagon to other models. The model is designed to represent the Big Four period, specifically the LNER, LMS, GWR and SR.