{"product_id":"dapol-oo-ventilated-van-taunton-cider-no-1","title":"OO Ventilated Van Taunton Cider No.1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOO Ventilated Van Taunton Cider No.1 delivers authentic West Country brewery freight detail for OO gauge railway layouts and UK heritage goods train scenes.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTaunton Cider branding:\u003c\/b\u003e Reflects traditional Somerset cider distribution traffic seen across regional British rail freight operations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVentilated van body:\u003c\/b\u003e Slatted side detailing represents real goods vans used for packaged products requiring airflow during transport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOO scale compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Built for 1:76 OO gauge layouts with standard coupling compatibility for freight trains and mixed goods consists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrinted livery finish:\u003c\/b\u003e High-detail tampo printing on injection-moulded plastic body for sharp branding and panel definition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinished Model Dimensions (Approximate):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 10.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 3.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 4.8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: OO (1:76)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGauge: OO \/ 16.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel type: Ventilated freight van\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLivery: Taunton Cider branded design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Injection-moulded plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembly: Ready to run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint and glue: Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCouplings: OO standard compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower requirement: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/b\u003e OO scale railway modellers, British Rail freight collectors, and layout builders focused on regional cider, brewery, and agricultural distribution traffic across UK rail networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this model matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaunton 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVentilated 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a plastic OO scale model. It is not a toy and is intended for display or model railway use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dapol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44885107114140,"sku":"D4F011142","price":26.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/D4F011142-1.webp?v=1744043855","url":"https:\/\/www.hobbyco.com.au\/products\/dapol-oo-ventilated-van-taunton-cider-no-1","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}