{"product_id":"dapol-7f-018-012-po-pre-owned-salt-van-saxa-salt-252","title":"Pre-Owned Salt Van Saxa Salt 252","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0225\/2858\/9896\/files\/PRE_OWNED_deb9c3e3-4eba-441b-9472-3819dde489cb.jpg?v=1744705987\" width=\"201\" height=\"63\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Owned Item, in as new condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalt was one of the most important feed stocks that fed the industrial revolution and vast quantities would have been transported nationally. The principal salt mining area in the UK was Cheshire, but salt was also mined in Lancashire, the Midlands and Yorkshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce processed, the salt had to be kept dry and was transported in bags in high sided wagons with weather proof, usually pitched roofs. Private owner wagons for salt were common and where the salt was for table use, the vans used were often elaborately decorated with the suppliers branding. Salt wagons were in use commonly right up to the 1970s and several are now in preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMODEL\u003c\/strong\u003e These model salt vans are highly detailed and will be a great addition to your rolling stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9 plank body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCottage roof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast Chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprung couplings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprung metal buffers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpertly applied livery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrake gear on both sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompensation beam for smooth running\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheels suitable for fine standard track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInjection moulded body and detail parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast open spoke wheels with blackened steel tyres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLENGTH OVER BUFFER 126mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWIDTH 54mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHEIGHT 75mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dapol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58898267832704,"sku":"DAP-7F-018-012-PO","price":39.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0225\/2858\/9896\/files\/IMG_6587_4930ccea-bf0d-4090-8af8-7f1272d6d72a.jpg?v=1692262577","url":"https:\/\/railsofsheffield.com\/products\/dapol-7f-018-012-po-pre-owned-salt-van-saxa-salt-252","provider":"Rails of Sheffield","version":"1.0","type":"link"}