{"product_id":"oo-banana-van-n-e-158645-wthd","title":"OO Banana Van N E 158645 Weathered","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOO Banana Van – NE 158645 (Weathered)\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 NE\/BR Banana Traffic Livery:\u003c\/b\u003e OO scale banana van finished in NE 158645 markings, representing British railway perishable goods operations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeathered Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Realistic factory-applied weathering to reflect heavy use in fruit traffic and dockside distribution service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrototype Design:\u003c\/b\u003e Insulated\/perishable goods van used for transporting bananas and other imported fruit from ports to 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 – NE 158645\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 traffic, and perishable goods distribution layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this model matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBanana vans were a vital part of Britain’s imported fruit supply chain, transporting produce from ports under controlled conditions to markets and distribution hubs across the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model adds operational realism and strong visual character to mixed freight trains and dockside scenes, particularly in BR-era layouts.\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":44474272120988,"sku":"D4F016128","price":27.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/D4F016128.webp?v=1727372722","url":"https:\/\/www.harveynorman.lol\/products\/oo-banana-van-n-e-158645-wthd","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}