Dapol 4F-016-036

Banana Van Geest B882138 Weathered

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Prototype Eras
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1957 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

Manufacturer description

To meet the rapid rise in demand for bananas shipped in from the Caribbean, especially constructed steam heated banana vans were manufactured with plywood cladding and insulated bodies that allowed bananas to be shipped in green and ripened en-route.  

The Dapol model of the banana van is of a later 1950’s built variant that was steam piped allowing the easy running of interconnected block trains and features:

 

 

Catalogue listing

Brand:
Dapol
Product Code:
4F-016-036
RRP:
£12.64

Model details

Gauge
OO
Finish
Weathered
Height
48mm
Width
33mm
Livery
BR bauxite
Minimum radius curve
Radius 1

Prototype information

Operator
British Railways
Wheel arrangement
4-wheel
Built
1959 to 1960
Built by
BR Wolverton Works

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