Great Western Standard 12T Van Grey 123254

The adoption of the RCH 17’-6” underframe for the 12 Ton van in1927 coincided with a change in door design to vertical planking, and after 1932 the 10’-0” wheelbase was used, which the Dapol models replicate. Between 1933 and 1943 more than 8,500 vans were built both Vacuum and non-vacuum fitted to Diagram V23/V24 with a further 265 constructed between 1935 and 1939 to Diagram V26 code named ‘Parto’, With internal partitions to protect loads from damage.

FEATURES

• Die-cast compensated chassis
• Finely profiled wheels and axles with brass bearing pockets
• Highly detailed injection moulded body
• Many separately added fine details
• Sprung metal buffers
• Sprung metal coupling hook and Instanter or screw link couplings where appropriate
• Expertly applied liveries
• Standard Vans also Vacuum fitted

SPECIFICATIONS

• LIVERY GWR Grey
• RUNNING NUMBER 123254
• PAINT FINISH Pristine