Description
N Fruit D Van GWR Shirtbutton Brown 2913.
Featuring:
- Vehicle Type & Purpose: Great Western Railway Fruit D van used for transporting perishable goods, parcels, and light freight traffic in the GWR network.
- Scale & Gauge Compatibility: N scale; suitable for 9mm gauge model railway layouts.
- Construction & Finish: Injection-moulded plastic body finished in GWR Shirtbutton brown livery with authentic detailing and period markings.
- Layout Integration: Ideal for GWR branch line goods trains, rural freight services, and mixed goods formations.
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 early Great Western Railway operations and rural branch line freight traffic.
Why this model matters
The Fruit D van was a key part of GWR goods operations, used to move perishable and packaged goods across the network. The Shirtbutton livery represents an important transitional branding era in Great Western Railway history.
How to use it
Place on N gauge track and include in GWR-era freight formations or mixed goods trains. Best used alongside other period-correct GWR rolling stock for historical accuracy.