Name: Dapol 4F-021-024 Box Van GWR 144835 Weathered
Brand: Dapol
SKU: 4F-021-024
Price: 13.65 GBP

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

Manufacturer description

Box vans were the workhorses of the early freight industry, moving general merchandise and perishable goods and thousands were built over several designs and over a large time period.

The Southern Railway style box van had distinctive vents and a wrap over roof profile. It was built at Ashford during the years of the World War II and vans were sold to other rail operators such as GWR and LMS. The wagon continued into service into the 1960s under BR.

Catalogue listing

Brand

Dapol

Product Code

4F-021-024

GTIN

5016927052164

RRP

£13.65

Release date

July 2023

Model details

Tooling date

2005

Finish

Weathered

Livery

GWR grey

Width

33mm

Height

48mm

Gauge

Scale

OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)

Prototype information

In service until

1960s

Main duties

Goods Transport

Type of vehicle

Goods Van

Operated by

Southern Railway
British Railways

Builder

Various Builders

Build dates

1936 to 1938

Wheel configuration

4-wheel

Wheel arrangement

4-wheel

Built

1936 to 1938

Built by

Various Builders

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The Dapol Box Van in GWR grey livery is a model of a 4-wheel box van. The model represents a type of wagon that was built by various manufacturers between 1936 and 1938 and was commonly used for carrying general merchandise and perishable goods during the Big Four era.

The model features a highly detailed moulded body, fine printed livery, and profiled wheels. It also includes NEM pockets with self-centring couplings for easy connection to other rolling stock. The model measures 82mm in length, 33mm in width, and 48mm in height.

This model is a representation of a box van style wagon that was built in various forms over several decades and was used by multiple rail operators including the Southern Railway, GWR, and LMS. It was a common sight on British railways during the early 20th century and continued to be used into the 1960s under British Railways.