{"product_id":"oo-banana-van-geest-b882130","title":"OO Banana Van Geest B882130","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOO Banana Van – Geest B882130\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\u003eAuthentic Geest Branding:\u003c\/b\u003e OO scale banana van finished in Geest B882130 livery, representing British private owner and BR-era perishable fruit traffic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeathered Operational Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Realistic detailing reflecting heavy use in dock-to-distribution banana traffic service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrototype Design:\u003c\/b\u003e Insulated\/perishable goods van used for transporting imported bananas and fruit from UK ports to inland distribution centres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScale \u0026amp; Gauge Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e OO scale (1:76), suitable for standard OO gauge track systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Injection-moulded plastic body with fine printed detailing; non-powered model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLayout Integration:\u003c\/b\u003e Standard OO couplings for easy connection to locomotives and rolling stock.\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\u003eModel:\u003c\/b\u003e Banana Van – Geest B882130\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Injection-moulded plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Printed livery with weathered detailing\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\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePower Requirement:\u003c\/b\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e OO gauge locomotives and rolling stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/b\u003e One OO scale banana van\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/b\u003e OO scale railway modellers recreating BR freight operations, dockside banana traffic, and perishable goods distribution trains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this model matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeest banana vans played a key role in Britain’s imported fruit supply chain, transporting bananas from ports to distribution hubs under controlled conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model adds historical accuracy and operational realism to BR-era freight layouts, especially those featuring dockside or perishable goods traffic.\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 model. Place it on OO gauge track and couple it to compatible locomotives or rolling stock. No assembly, paint, or glue is required. Ensure couplings are securely attached before operation.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dapol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44474272088220,"sku":"D4F016125","price":24.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/D4F016125-1.webp?v=1727799834","url":"https:\/\/www.harveynorman.lol\/products\/oo-banana-van-geest-b882130","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}