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Dapol 4F-017-025

Lime Wagon SLB 528

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Prototype Era
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)

Manufacturer description

The production of lime is an ancient process and reflects the importance the product has played in human development through the ages. Lime is a key ingredient in building materials such as mortar and cement, it is also an essential ingredient in many chemical processes, from the food industry to the manufacture of steel and bleach.

Moreover, prior to major industrialisation lime has also played an important role in agriculture as a soil pH regulator and conditioner and no doubt these covered lime wagons would have been a regular sight in areas of major agriculture.

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

The Dapol Lime Wagon SLB 528 is a model railway wagon that represents a type of vehicle used for transporting lime, a key ingredient in various industries including construction, agriculture, and manufacturing. The real-life lime wagons would have been a common sight in areas with significant agricultural activity, particularly prior to the advent of major industrialisation.

The model is designed to be highly detailed, featuring profiled spoked wheels, a finely detailed body and chassis, and intricately printed graphics. It also boasts NEM pockets with self-centring couplings, allowing for easy attachment to other models.

The wagon's dimensions are 82mm in length over the buffers, 33mm in width, and 48mm in height. This model is representative of the Big Four railway companies, which existed from 1923 to 1948, and is suitable for use on layouts with a minimum radius curve of 1:1.