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Dapol A024

Lime Wagon Unpainted

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Prototype Eras
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

Manufacturer description

The production of lime is an ancient process and reflects the importance the product has played in human development through the ages. Lime is a key ingredient in building materials such as mortar and cement, it is also an essential ingredient in many chemical processes, from the food industry to the manufacture of steel and bleach Moreover, prior to major industrialisation lime has also played an important role in agriculture as a soil pH regulator and conditioner and no doubt these covered lime wagons would have been a regular sight in areas of major agriculture.

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Model details

Dapol Lime Wagon Unpainted is a scale model measuring 82 mm in length, 33 mm in width and 48 mm in height. The model is supplied in an unfinished, unpainted livery and carries the manufacturer part number A024. It represents a British Railways early‑crest vehicle from the period preceding major industrialisation.

The real‑world lime wagon would have transported lime, a material historically used in construction for mortar and cement, in agriculture as a soil pH regulator, and in various chemical processes such as steelmaking and bleaching. The model therefore provides a miniature example of a vehicle that was once a common sight in regions with extensive agricultural activity.