Dapol 2f-013-077 Gunpowder Van Blue Circle

Dapol 2f-013-077 Gunpowder Van Blue Circle

Comes with couplings, chassis and is supplied in a case.

Gunpowder vans were once a common sight on railways conveying gunpowder and later other explosives which were commonly used in mining and quarrying. To safely transport these commodities, the vans were designed with an all steel body with a wooden lining.

Special consideration was also made to minimise iron to iron contact and the use of non ferrous materials wherever possible. The Gunpowder van was sometimes painted with a large red diagonal cross over the doors to identify the hazardous nature of the load, with instructions attached to inside of the doors on safe handling.

Features
NEM pockets and self centring couplers
Finely moulded body with many separately added details
Finely applied livery details

Measurements
Length Over Buffer 42mm
Width 17mm
Height 23mm