Highly detailed body moulding
Profiled wheels
NEM pockets with self centring couplings
Accurately applied livery
Weathered finish
 
Cattle wagons were made in large numbers and were a common sight on the rails in all parts of the country until their use was eclipsed by the use of specialised road vehicles. After their obsolescence, the ones that were in a fit enough state were often converted into ale vans for the conveyance of beer. The Dapol model of the cattle van is based on the GWR design, of which over 1300 were built