{"product_id":"oo-6-wheel-milk-tank-sr-united-dairies-nla","title":"OO 6 Wheel Milk Tank SR United Dairies NLA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOO 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSouthern Railway milk tank design:\u003c\/b\u003e Classic 6-wheel milk tank wagon used for fast dairy transport from rural depots to urban bottling facilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUnited Dairies branding:\u003c\/b\u003e Period-correct livery reflecting real British dairy distribution operations across the Southern Railway network.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFine tanker detailing:\u003c\/b\u003e Cylindrical tank body with underframe piping and six-wheel chassis for improved realism on exhibition layouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinished Model Dimensions (Approximate):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLength:\u003c\/b\u003e 13.0 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWidth:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScale:\u003c\/b\u003e OO (1:76)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Not specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModel:\u003c\/b\u003e 6 Wheel Milk Tank SR United Dairies NLA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eParts count:\u003c\/b\u003e Not specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Injection-moulded plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/b\u003e Ready-to-run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePaint\/Glue:\u003c\/b\u003e Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/b\u003e 14+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/b\u003e OO scale railway modellers recreating Southern Railway and early British Railways-era milk traffic, mixed goods trains, and rural-to-urban freight operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this kit matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilk 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnited 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a plastic model. Assembly, paint, and glue are not required. It is not a toy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dapol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45259779702940,"sku":"D4F031027","price":33.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/D4F031027-3.webp?v=1757435814","url":"https:\/\/www.harveynorman.lol\/products\/oo-6-wheel-milk-tank-sr-united-dairies-nla","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}