Dapol 4F-014-026
Fruit D GWR Shirtbutton 2889 - Weathered
Manufacturer catalogue image - please note that pre-release images may be CAD renders or CGI/AI images rather than photographs
Prototype Era
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)
Manufacturer description
PROTOTYPEFruit D wagons were large ventilated wooden bodied vans designed for the fast and efficient transportation of fruit. They were first constructed in the 1930s for GWR use and later (early 1950s) a batch was commissioned by BR. The vans themselves had three large double side doors to enable easy loading and unloading and were usually seen as part of passenger or fast goods trains. Often when out of the fruit season, these vans were also used as parcel and luggage vans.
As road transport took over as the principal means of conveying fruit, fruit D vans were modified and used as permanent parcel or stores vans and remained in service in t his way until the early 1980s.
MODELThese Fruit D Van 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
Supplier Links
Supplier links are provided for your convenience and do not guarantee that the product is currently available. RailwayModels.uk is not a representative of these suppliers, but may receive a commission when purchases are made through links on this page.
Related products
-
Dapol
4F-014-017
Fruit D BR W3105 Blue
-
Dapol
4F-014-018
Fruit D BR W3105 Blue Weathered
-
Dapol
4F-014-020
Fruit D BR Blue W38126 Weathered
-
Dapol
4F-014-032
Fruit D BR Scarlet W2040 Weathered
-
Dapol
A013
Fruit D Van Unpainted
-
Dapol
B013
Unpainted Fruit D Wagon Body
-
Dapol
4F-014-019
Fruit D BR Blue W38126
-
Dapol
4F-014-014
Fruit D Van GWR 2839 - Weathered
-
Dapol
4F-014-011
Fruit D BR W2036
-
Dapol
4F-014-012
Fruit D BR W2036 Weathered
-
Dapol
4F-014-010
Fruit D GWR SHIRTBUTTON #2894 Weathered
-
Dapol
4F-014-009
Fruit D GWR SHIRTBUTTON #2894
-
Dapol
4F-014-008
Fruit D BLUE #W38107 Weathered
-
Dapol
4F-014-007
Fruit D BLUE #W38107
-
Dapol
4F-014-002
Fruit D GWR SHIRTBUTTON #2881 Weathered
-
Dapol
4F-014-031
Fruit D BR Scarlet W2040
-
Dapol
4F-014-013
Fruit D Van GWR 2839
-
Dapol
4F-014-035
Fruit D GWR 2842
-
Dapol
4F-014-036
Fruit D GWR 2842 - Weathered
-
Dapol
4F-014-037
Fruit D BR Blue W38130
-
Dapol
4F-014-033
Fruit D Van BR Maroon W2027
-
Dapol
4F-014-025
Fruit D GWR Shirtbutton 2889
-
Dapol
4F-014-027
Fruit D GWR Shirtbutton 2871
-
Dapol
4F-014-028
Fruit D GWR Shirtbutton 2871 Weathered
-
Dapol
4F-014-029
Fruit D BR Scarlet W2027
-
Dapol
4F-014-030
Fruit D BR Scarlet W2027 Weathered
-
Dapol
4F-014-038
Fruit D BR Blue W38130 - Weathered
-
Dapol
4F-014-034
Fruit D Van BR Maroon W2027 Weathered
-
Dapol
4F-014-039
Fruit D BR Blue W38142
-
Dapol
4F-014-040
Fruit D BR Blue W38142 - Weathered
-
Dapol
4F-014-041
Fruit D GWR 2865
-
Dapol
4F-014-042
Fruit D GWR 2865 - Weathered
-
Dapol
4F-014-043
Fruit D GWR Shirtbutton 2864
-
Dapol
4F-014-044
Fruit D GWR Shirtbutton 2864 - Weathered
-
Dapol
4F-014-048
Fruit D Van BR Maroon W2024 Weathered
The Dapol Fruit D wagon in GWR brown livery is a weathered model representing a GWR wagon from the Big Four era. The prototype was a large, ventilated wooden bodied van used for transporting fruit in the 1930s and 1950s, often seen in passenger or fast goods trains. The vans had three large double side doors and were later modified for use as parcel and luggage vans when the fruit season was over.
The model features a highly detailed body moulding, accurately applied livery, and profiled wheels. It also includes NEM pockets with self-centring couplings, allowing for easy connection to other models. The recommended minimum radius curve for operation is 1 radius, enabling smooth running on most model railway layouts.