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GWR ‘Mica B’ Refrigerated Meat Van - SVR Preserved Wagons - Pack of 3

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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

Expected Delivery Q4 2024 / Q1 2025 (Subject to change at Manufacturer's Discretion).

Introducing GWR 105873 ‘Mica B’ Refrigerated Meat Van

Pack B: 105860, 105923 & 105966

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.

Catalogue listing

KR Models is set to release a pack of three GWR 'Mica B' refrigerated meat vans, which are expected to arrive in Q4 2024 or Q1 2025, subject to the manufacturer's discretion.

The 'Mica B' vans were a significant innovation in the early 1900s, featuring a carbonic acid machine that kept perishable goods fresh during long hauls. They were primarily used to transport chilled beef carcasses from ports such as Birkenhead to Smithfield and other markets.

The vans were characterised by their ventilated design and distinctive appearance, which is being accurately represented in the model. The pack includes three vans, numbered 105860, 105923, and 105966, each painted in classic GWR livery.

The models are designed to be highly detailed, with intricate interior features such as the carbon dioxide gas system and trap doors on top of the roof for loading dry ice. The paintwork and exterior detailing are also accurate representations of the original vans.

The GWR 'Mica B' refrigerated meat vans are a rare and historic subject, making this model a valuable addition to any collection.