Name: Dapol 4F-021-033 Box Van SR 44630
Brand: Dapol
SKU: 4F-021-033
Price: 12.45 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-021-033

GTIN

5016927052393

RRP

£12.45

Release date

October 2023

Model details

Gauge

Livery

SR brown

Height

48mm

Tooling date

2005

Scale

OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)

Width

33mm

Prototype information

Type of vehicle

Goods Van

Builder

Various Builders

Build dates

1936 to 1938

Wheel configuration

4-wheel

Operated by

Southern Railway
British Railways

Main duties

Goods Transport

In service until

1960s

Wheel arrangement

4-wheel

Built

1936 to 1938

Built by

Various Builders

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The Dapol OO gauge model of a Southern Railway box van, number 44630, is a representation of a classic freight wagon from the early days of the railway industry. Built by various manufacturers between 1936 and 1938, this style of box van was a common sight on the rails, used to transport general merchandise and perishable goods.

The model is based on the distinctive Southern Railway style of box van, characterised by its vents and wrap-over roof profile. The wagon was built at Ashford and was also sold to other railway operators, including the GWR and LMS, during the period.

The model features a highly detailed moulded body, fine printed livery, and profiled wheels. It also includes NEM pockets with self-centring couplings, making it suitable for use with a variety of train sets. The dimensions of the model are 82mm in length, 33mm in width, and 48mm in height.