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Prototype Era
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Iron Mink Van in GWR Grey (Late Condition) No.57401
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Rails aim to fill the need for niche products, which simply would not justify a large production run. As they are produced in limited quantities, these vans are priced slightly higher than mass produced items, however, we feel the price reflects fantastic value for such distinctive models.
A tremendous amount of research and development has been put into this project to ensure accuracy and true replication has been achieved.
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Rails Iron Mink Van in GWR Grey (Late Condition) No.57401 is a limited‑edition model from the Rails of Sheffield range. It carries the manufacturer part number GWV6‑003 and depicts a British Railways Early Crest‑era vehicle. The van is listed as exclusive to Rails and is presented in a late condition.
The model is produced in the United Kingdom using a new ultra‑high‑resolution, super‑strong aeronautical‑grade polyurethane material that is rated for a design life of over 25 years. Production employs the latest light‑based technology, allowing flexible manufacturing of various variants and enabling low‑volume runs that would not be economical for standard ready‑to‑run items.
Rails creates niche products in limited quantities; consequently, this van is priced slightly above mass‑produced models, reflecting the specialised research and development undertaken to achieve accurate replication.