Dapol N Fruit D Van GWR Brown 2868

N Fruit D Van GWR Brown 2868

Featuring:

• Vehicle Type & Purpose: Great Western Railway Fruit D van designed for transporting perishable goods such as fruit, parcels, and light freight traffic.
• Scale & Gauge Compatibility: N scale; suitable for 9mm gauge model railway layouts.
• Construction & Finish: Injection-moulded plastic body finished in GWR brown livery with authentic numbering and period detailing.
• Layout Integration: Suitable for inclusion in GWR branch line goods trains, mixed freight consists, and rural distribution services.

Model Dimensions (Approximate)

• Scale: N
• Gauge: 9mm

Technical Specifications:

• Accessory Category: Freight Rolling Stock
• Power Requirement: None
• Assembly: Ready-to-run
• Coupling: N gauge standard couplers

Perfect for: N scale modellers recreating Great Western Railway goods operations and rural branch line freight services.

Why this model matters

Fruit D vans were essential vehicles in the GWR freight network, used for transporting perishable goods and small parcels between rural stations and major distribution hubs. This brown livery example reflects the traditional pre-nationalisation Great Western Railway branding.

How to use it

Place the wagon on N gauge track and integrate it into freight or mixed-traffic trains. Best used alongside other GWR-era rolling stock for authentic historical accuracy.