Name: Dapol 4F-WARDS-21 "Ward's Best Bitter" A Fine Malt Ale Vent Van
Brand: Dapol
SKU: 4F-WARDS-21
Price: 17.95 GBP

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

Manufacturer description

Exclusive to Rails of Sheffield WARD'S BEST BITTER
A Fine Malt Ale

Highly limited, Grab one while you can!

HISTORY

Wards Brewing Company was a brewery based at Sheaf Brewery on Ecclesall Road here in Sheffield, England. The most famous brand produced was Wards Best Bitter.

Catalogue listing

Brand

Dapol

Product Code

4F-WARDS-21

GTIN

2921000002260

RRP

£17.95

Release date

TBA

Limited edition model for

Rails of Sheffield

Model details

Finish

Pristine

Scale

OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)

Running number

1840

Prototype information

Wagon type

Van

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Dapol “Ward’s Best Bitter” is a model of a ventilated van depicting a fine malt ale released as part of the limited‑edition “Rails of Sheffield” range. It carries the running number 1840, has a “Pristine” finish and is supplied with the manufacturer part number 4F‑WARDS‑21. The model represents the period of the British “Big Four” railway companies (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR) and is exclusive to the Rails of Sheffield collection.

The wagon type is a ventilated van, modelled after a typical goods vehicle used by the Sheaf Brewery in Sheffield. The model is described as a highly limited item, intended for collectors who wish to obtain it while stocks last.

Wards Brewing Company was a brewery situated at the Sheaf Brewery on Ecclesall Road in Sheffield, England. Its most renowned product was the brand “Wards Best Bitter”, a traditional British bitter ale.