Dapol 4F-014-045

Fruit D BR Scarlet W2025

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Prototype Era
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest

Manufacturer description

Fruit D wagons were large ventilated wooden bodied vans designed for the fast and efficient transportation of fruit. They were first constructed in the 1930’s for use by GWR and later in the 1950’s by BR. The vans themselves had three large double side doors for fast unloading and loading and were usually seen as part of passenger or fast goods trains. Out of season these vans were used as parcel or luggage vans. As road transport took over as the principal way of transporting fruit, fruit D vans were converted and used as permanent parcels or stores vans and remained in service in this way into the 1980’s.

The Dapol model of the fruit D van features:

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

Catalogue listing

Model details

Dapol's Fruit D Van BR Scarlet W2025 is a model railway item that represents a British Railways wagon from the early days of the organisation. The model is to a scale of 1:76 and is intended to depict a Fruit D wagon, a type of wagon used for carrying fruit and other perishable goods.

Key features of the model include NEM couplings, which allow for easy coupling and decoupling of the wagon, and a highly detailed finish that accurately represents the prototype. The model also features excellent running characteristics, making it suitable for use on model railway layouts.

The wagon is decorated in the distinctive BR Scarlet livery, which was used by British Railways during the early years of its existence. The model is a single item, a representation of one wagon, and is designed for use with OO gauge model railways.