Dapol 4F-016-042

Banana Van Fyffes Bauxite B881945 - Weathered (New Release)

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

Manufacturer description
PROTOTYPE

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.

FEATURES

Catalogue listing

Brand
Dapol
Product Code
4F-016-042
GTIN
5016927048549
RRP
£12.64
Release date
TBA

Model details

Gauge
OO
Finish
Weathered
Livery
BR bauxite
Minimum radius curve
Radius 1
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Minimum radius
Radius 1
Coupling type
Peco style
Coupling mount
Fixed
Chassis construction
Diecast
Tooling date
1995

Prototype information

Operated by
British Railways
Main duties
Banana Transport
Barrier Vehicles
In service until
1970s
Build dates
1959 to 1960
Builder
BR Wolverton Works
Type of vehicle
Insulated box van
Wheel configuration
4-wheel
Operator
British Railways
Wheel arrangement
4-wheel
Built
1959 to 1960
Built by
BR Wolverton Works

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Dapol Banana Van Fyffes Bauxite B881945 – Weathered (New Release) is a OO gauge model of a British Railways banana van. The model represents a weathered BR bauxite livery and is based on a later 1950s variant built between 1959 and 1960 at the Wolverton Works.

The prototype vans were constructed with plywood cladding and insulated bodies to allow bananas to be shipped green from the Caribbean and ripened en‑route. This version features steam‑piped heating, enabling the easy operation of interconnected block trains.

Key features of the Dapol model include a highly detailed moulded body, self‑centring NEM pockets, profiled wheels and fine printed livery. The model is listed under manufacturer part number 4F‑016‑042 and represents the British Railways Early Crest period.

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