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GWR ‘Mica B’ Refrigerated Meat Van - SVR Van 1 - 105873

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Prototype Eras
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)
Era 10 (2005 to 2015) Rebuilding of the Railways
Era 11 (2016 to 2026) The Last Days of Privatisation

Manufacturer description

This historic refrigerated meat van was a true game-changer in the early 1900s, with a cutting-edge carbonic acid machine that kept perishable goods fresh and delicious during long hauls.

These ventilated vans were mainly used to transport chilled beef carcasses from ports such as Birkenhead to Smithfield and other markets.

Picture this: the sleek and sturdy exterior of the van, crafted with precision and painted in the classic GWR livery, rolling down the tracks like a beast on a mission.

Inside, the intricate details of the refrigeration system – with its carbon dioxide gas – and trap doors on top of the roof for loading the dry ice –come to life in your mind’s eye.

Now, imagine owning a model of this iconic GWR Mica B Van – a stunning replica of the real thing, with all the intricate details and unique features of the original.

The exterior is a sight to behold, painted in classic GWR colors, and the interior is so detailed that you can almost see the carbonic acid machine at work.

If you’re a true collector, you don’t want to miss out on this rare and historic GWR Mica B Van model.

Images by Jenny Kirk. All models are pre production samples. Liveries and model details may vary slightly from production models. These early samples been extensively handled and may have received damage - therefore they are not fully representative of the production models. This is normal for the pre production testing and development process.

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Model details

Prototype information

KR Models has released a model of GWR 'Mica B' Refrigerated Meat Van number 105873. This vehicle is a representation of a historic refrigerated meat van from the early 1900s, which was used to transport chilled beef carcasses from ports such as Birkenhead to markets like Smithfield.

The model is based on the rebuilding period of the railways, and features a carbonic acid machine that maintained a cool environment for perishable goods during long-distance journeys. The van was ventilated to keep the contents fresh, and had trap doors on the roof for loading dry ice.

The model is a replica of the original, with intricate details such as the refrigeration system and loading doors. It is painted in classic GWR livery, and the interior is similarly detailed, allowing the model to be viewed as a faithful representation of the real thing.

The model is a pre-production sample, and as such, the livery and details may vary slightly from the production model. The sample has been extensively handled and may have incurred damage, but this is a normal part of the testing and development process.