ICA Silver Bullet Wagon Ermewa 3387 7898 037-9 Weathered
Details:
Expand your modern freight fleet with Dapol's superbly detailed ICA 'Silver Bullet' tank wagon. Returning due to popular demand, this latest production run is available in authentic VOEA, ERMEWA and NACCO liveries, with the NACCO version offered in both pristine and factory-weathered finishes. Designed to an exceptional standard, these wagons are the perfect addition to contemporary freight formations and make an eye-catching feature on any modern image OO gauge layout.
Dapol has accurately captured the distinctive appearance of the ICA 'Silver Bullet' wagon, from its unique cylindrical aluminium tank to its finely applied livery and separately fitted details. Whether operating as part of a dedicated china clay train or mixed into a modern freight consist, these wagons provide an authentic representation of one of Britain's most iconic contemporary freight vehicles. Available in multiple liveries and finishes, they offer an excellent opportunity to recreate realistic freight operations from the late British Rail era through to the present day.
Features:
- Highly detailed body and chassis tooling
- Numerous separately fitted detail parts
- Fine etched handrails
- NEM coupling pockets for easy coupling changes
- Profiled metal wheelsets
- Sharp, authentic livery application
- Crisp printed logos and data markings
- Multi-layered factory weathering on the weathered variant
- Ideal for modern image model railway layouts
Historical Background
Introduced during the 1980s, the ICA 'Silver Bullet' tank wagon was purpose-built to transport powdered china clay (kaolin) from Cornwall to manufacturing industries across the UK. Constructed from aluminium to reduce tare weight and maximise payload, the distinctive cylindrical wagons quickly became one of the most recognisable modern freight vehicles on the British railway network. Their polished silver finish earned them the nickname "Silver Bullet", while their dedicated block trains became a familiar sight behind Classes 37, 47, 56, 59, 60 and, more recently, Class 66 locomotives. Many examples remain in service today under operators including NACCO and ERMEWA, continuing to transport specialist mineral traffic across Britain's rail network.
