OO 6 Wheel Milk Tank SR United Dairies NLA by unknown delivers a detailed Southern Railway milk traffic model for OO scale railway layouts, ideal for modellers focusing on pre- and post-war British passenger and perishables freight operations.
Featuring:
- Southern Railway milk tank design: Classic 6-wheel milk tank wagon used for fast dairy transport from rural depots to urban bottling facilities.
- United Dairies branding: Period-correct livery reflecting real British dairy distribution operations across the Southern Railway network.
- Fine tanker detailing: Cylindrical tank body with underframe piping and six-wheel chassis for improved realism on exhibition layouts.
Finished Model Dimensions (Approximate):
- Length: 13.0 cm
- Width: 3.3 cm
- Height: 4.5 cm
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: OO (1:76)
- Manufacturer: Not specified
- Model: 6 Wheel Milk Tank SR United Dairies NLA
- Parts count: Not specified
- Material: Injection-moulded plastic
- Assembly: Ready-to-run
- Paint/Glue: Not required
- Recommended Age: 14+
Perfect for: OO scale railway modellers recreating Southern Railway and early British Railways-era milk traffic, mixed goods trains, and rural-to-urban freight operations.
Why this kit matters
Milk tank wagons were a key part of Britain’s rail freight network, transporting fresh milk from rural collection points to major cities under strict time schedules. The Southern Railway operated some of the most efficient milk services, linking farms in the West Country and surrounding regions to London dairies.
United Dairies was one of the major dairy companies involved in this system, working closely with railway operators to ensure rapid distribution. Six-wheel tank wagons were introduced to provide greater stability and smoother running at higher speeds compared to earlier designs.
This type of rolling stock is closely associated with the interwar and early British Railways period, making it suitable for historically focused layouts and mixed freight formations.
How to use it
This is a ready-to-run OO scale wagon. Place it directly on compatible OO gauge track and couple it to express freight or milk train formations. No assembly, paint, or glue is required.
This is a plastic model. Assembly, paint, and glue are not required. It is not a toy.