Dapol 7F-057-005 O Gauge Insulated Van B872150 BR Light Blue Livery

Dapol 7F-057-005 O Gauge Insulated Van B872150 BR Light Blue Livery.

The 1:43 scale model British Rail insulated van from Dapol features an accurately moulded body and chassis and self-compensating chassis for smooth trouble free running.

The superb attention to detail continues with metal sprung buffers, 3 link metal coupling chain and sprung coupling hook, along with profiled wheels and axles running in brass bearing pockets.

This O gauge wagon measures 142mm (length including buffers) by 57mm (width) by 80mm (height).

In 1948 the Railway Executive appointed the Ideal Stocks Committee to report on the most ideal stock for probable traffic in 1950.

For general merchandise traffic, the 12 ton van and the 13 ton open were the preferred design.

The vans were to have hinged rather than sliding doors and 10% of open wagons should be fitted with sheet support bars.