Dapol B011

Unpainted Fruit Van Body

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

Manufacturer description

Ventilated vans were the primary way of transporting perishable goods quickly and efficiently and yet maintaining their contents in peak condition. All four of the pre-nationalised rail companies had their own particular designs, but each shared the same basic principles of having a wooden body with ventilators, which allowed a constant flow of circulating fresh air around their cargo.

Ventilated vans from all four companies survived into nationalisation until BR eventually standardised its own version and these were in use until the 1960s at which time longer vans with wider door ways to allow pallet access were introduced. Many ventilated vans from all companies survive into preservation.

Model

These model ventilated vans are modelled on the GWR and LMS ventilated vans; the LMS version had a steel corrugated end, whilst the GWR was traditionally planked.

This unpainted body is ready for painting and fixing to a chassis of your choice.

Measurements

Catalogue listing

Brand
Dapol
Product Code
B011
GTIN
5016927264680
RRP
£2.04
Release date
TBA

Model details

Gauge
OO
Livery
Unpainted
Width
33mm

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