Dapol have revealed decorated samples of their next run of 6-Wheel Milk Tank Wagons in O Gauge, due for release in Q1 2027.
The design team are about to begin reviewing them in detail, but while they carry out their assessment, we thought you might like an early look at the samples. There are five variations to choose from in the range covering Satlink Western, United Dairies, Express Dairy, St Ivel and UDW liveries.
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Product Features
Extremely detailed and accurate body shell and chassis
Many separately added fine details
Sprung metal buffers
Metal sprung coupling hook and metal screw coupling
Finely profiled wheels and axles with brass bearing pockets
Chassis is partially compensated for smooth trouble free running
Prototype Information
Bulk milk transportation started in 1931 with the introduction of the 4-wheeled milk tanker. These wagons were built by the SR for United Dairies,but these vehicles rode very poorly and had to be speed restricted. To overcome these deficiencies the 6 wheel milk tanker was developed forUnited Dairies and Express Dairy. These wagons proved very successful and over 630 6-wheeled milk tankers were built between 1932 and 1948and used nationally. Eventually, most of the bulk milk transportation was moved over to road tankers and by the 1980’s these rail vehicles hadbecome redundant. Several examples of these milk tankers survive into preservation.