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Dapol 4F-021-028

Box Van BR 753840 - Weathered

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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

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.

MODEL

These model Box vans are based on the Southern Railway style box.

FEATURES

• Profiled wheels
• Fine printed livery
• Highly detailed moulded body
• NEM pockets with self-centring couplings

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

Dapol Box Van BR 753840 – Weathered is an OO‑scale model in a weathered BR grey livery, with a four‑wheel arrangement. The kit carries the manufacturer part number 4F‑021‑028 and depicts a British Railways early‑crest box van built by various builders between 1936 and 1938. It is described as a prototype model.

Box vans were the workhorses of early freight traffic, carrying general merchandise and perishable goods. The Southern Railway design featured distinctive vents and a wrap‑over roof profile; these vans were constructed at Ashford during the Second World War and were also sold to other operators such as the GWR and LMS, remaining in service into the 1960s under British Railways.

The model reproduces the Southern Railway style and includes profiled wheels, fine printed livery, a highly detailed moulded body, and NEM pockets with self‑centring couplings.