OO Fruit D BR Blue W38142 delivers authentic 1970s railway freight detail for OO gauge layouts and British Rail collectors.
Featuring:
- Classic Fruit Van Design: Detailed BR Fruit D ventilated van used for transporting fresh produce and perishable goods.
- British Rail Blue Livery: Finished in BR blue with running number W38142, ideal for late steam and early diesel-era layouts.
- Ready-to-Run: Fully assembled with fitted couplings for immediate use on OO gauge track.
- Weathered Freight Interest: Adds variety to mixed goods trains and parcels formations.
Finished Model Dimensions (Approximate):
- Length: 9.5 cm
- Width: 3.5 cm
- Height: 5.0 cm
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: OO (1:76)
- Model: Fruit D Ventilated Van
- Running Number: W38142
- Livery: British Rail Blue
- Era: British Railways 1960s to 1970s
- Material: Injection-moulded plastic
- Assembly: Ready-to-run
- Paint/Glue: Not required
- Power Requirement: None
- Couplings: Standard OO gauge couplings
- Recommended Age: 14+
- Included: One OO scale wagon
Perfect for: OO gauge railway modellers building British Rail freight trains, parcels workings, and produce transport scenes, backed by Hobbyco’s trusted service and fast shipping.
Why this wagon matters
Fruit D vans were built to carry fruit, vegetables, and other perishable goods that needed ventilation during transit. Their slatted body design helped protect cargo while allowing air to circulate, making them a common sight in produce and parcels trains throughout Britain.
Wagon W38142 in BR blue represents the later years of these useful vans, when many continued in service during the diesel era. It adds an authentic touch to layouts depicting railway operations in the 1960s and 1970s.
How to use it
Place the wagon on compatible OO gauge track and couple it to your locomotive or freight consist. It works well in mixed goods trains, parcels formations, and depot scenes. No assembly, paint, glue, or modelling tools are required.
This is a plastic model. Assembly, paint, and glue are not required. It is not a toy.