OO Ventilated Van Taunton Cider No.1 delivers authentic West Country brewery freight detail for OO gauge railway layouts and UK heritage goods train scenes.
Featuring:
- Taunton Cider branding: Reflects traditional Somerset cider distribution traffic seen across regional British rail freight operations.
- Ventilated van body: Slatted side detailing represents real goods vans used for packaged products requiring airflow during transport.
- OO scale compatibility: Built for 1:76 OO gauge layouts with standard coupling compatibility for freight trains and mixed goods consists.
- Printed livery finish: High-detail tampo printing on injection-moulded plastic body for sharp branding and panel definition.
Finished Model Dimensions (Approximate):
- Length: 10.5 cm
- Width: 3.5 cm
- Height: 4.8 cm
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: OO (1:76)
- Gauge: OO / 16.5mm
- Model type: Ventilated freight van
- Livery: Taunton Cider branded design
- Material: Injection-moulded plastic
- Assembly: Ready to run
- Paint and glue: Not required
- Couplings: OO standard compatible
- Power requirement: None
Perfect for OO scale railway modellers, British Rail freight collectors, and layout builders focused on regional cider, brewery, and agricultural distribution traffic across UK rail networks.
Why this model matters
Taunton Cider represents a strong West Country brand closely tied to Somerset’s agricultural and cider-making heritage. Rail freight once played a key role in moving bottled and packaged beverages from regional producers to national distribution hubs.
Ventilated vans like this were commonly used for goods that needed protection with airflow during transport. This reflects the mixed freight era of British Rail when branded wagons added identity and variety to everyday goods trains.
How to use it
Place the wagon on OO gauge track and couple it to compatible locomotives or freight stock. It integrates with standard OO couplings for easy layout use. No tools, paint, or assembly required.
This is a plastic OO scale model. It is not a toy and is intended for display or model railway use.