Dapol A017

Unpainted Banana Van

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Prototype Era
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest

Manufacturer description

To meet the rapid rise in demand for bananas shipped in from the Caribbean, specially constructed steam heated banana vans were manufactured with plywood cladding and insulated bodies that allowed bananas to be shipped in green and ripened enroute.

The Dapol model is of a later variant built typically in the 1950’s, that was steam piped allowing the easier running of interconnected block trains. This type of banana van was often characterised by a large yellow spot on each side and had a 12t capacity.

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Catalogue listing

Brand:
Dapol
Product Code:
A017
GTIN:
5016927264307
RRP:
£7.87
Release date:
Q2 2023

Model details

Livery
Unpainted
Height
44mm
Width
33mm
Finish
Pristine
Minimum radius curve
Radius 1

Prototype information

Operator
British Railways
Wheel arrangement
4-wheel
Built
1959 to 1960
Built by
BR Wolverton Works

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