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GWR ‘Mica B’ Refrigerated Meat Van - Didcot Van 3 - 105966

Manufacturer catalogue image - please note that pre-release images may be CAD renders or CGI/AI images rather than photographs

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

Manufacturer description

Expected Late Q1 2026 / Early Q2 2026 (Subject to Change at Manufacturer's Discretion).

Introducing GWR 105873 ‘Mica B’ Refrigerated Meat Van

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.

Catalogue listing

KR Models has released a new model of a GWR 'Mica B' refrigerated meat van, specifically Didcot Van 3, number 105966.

This model is representative of the Big Four era, which spanned from the 1920s to the 1940s when the railway industry was dominated by four major railway companies: the Great Western Railway, London and North Eastern Railway, London, Midland and Scottish Railway, and Southern Railway.

The GWR 'Mica B' refrigerated meat van was a significant innovation in its time, featuring a carbonic acid machine that helped to keep perishable goods fresh during long journeys. The vans were primarily used for transporting chilled beef carcasses from ports such as Birkenhead to markets in London and other major cities.

The model is a detailed replica of the original van, with intricate details and unique features recreated in miniature. The exterior is painted in classic GWR livery, while the interior features a detailed refrigeration system and trap doors on top of the roof for loading dry ice.

The model is a pre-production sample, and as such, it may not be entirely representative of the final production model. The sample has undergone extensive handling and may have incurred some damage. However, this is a normal part of the pre-production testing and development process.