{"product_id":"dapol-ica-silver-bullet-wagon-nacco-3780-7898-059-6-da4f-027-028","title":"Dapol ICA Silver Bullet Wagon NACCO 3780 7898 059-6 DA4F-027-028","description":"\u003ch2\u003eICA Silver Bullet Wagon NACCO 3780 7898 059-6\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpand 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDapol 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly detailed body and chassis tooling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumerous separately fitted detail parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine etched handrails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNEM coupling pockets for easy coupling changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfiled metal wheelsets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharp, authentic livery application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrisp printed logos and data markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for modern image model railway layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduced 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dapol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57708569067893,"sku":"DA4F-027-028","price":41.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/4590\/3920\/files\/da4f-027-028.jpg?v=1793472072","url":"https:\/\/accessmodels.co.uk\/products\/dapol-ica-silver-bullet-wagon-nacco-3780-7898-059-6-da4f-027-028","provider":"Access Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}