Dapol is to bring out a small range of 00 gauge 6-Wheel milk tank wagons this summer.

Currently, Dapol is taking delivery of the decorated samples, with the wagons due to go on sale in June this year.

Available with U. D. (W) (United Dairies Western Region) lettering, or with Unigate Creameries banner and a St Ivel logo, both will be applied to a replicated stainless steel tank body moulding sitting on top of a highly detailed chassis with 6 wheel frame. featuring self-centring NEM pocket couplings.

At the time of writing, both wagons can also be pre-ordered from Dapol in pristine or weathered condition. Prices for pristine models are £18.89, with weathered models being £19.98.

Milk tank wagons were a common sight on Britain’s railways between the 1930s and late 1960s, with some regions running express special milk trains in set formations well into the 60.

Available in many liveries, with slight differences in design, it is estimated that over 600 wagons were built for use in Britain between 1930 and 1947, with a handful surviving at heritage railways across the UK.