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Rapido 902002

Gunpowder Van – BR Bauxite No.M701058 (Diagram 1/260)

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Prototype Eras
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

Manufacturer description

British Railways diagram 1/260 gunpowder van.

Bauxite livery with running number M701058

BR Underframe details with vacuum cylinder and pipes.

Three hole disc wheels.

Oleo buffers.

NEM Couplings.

1/76 Scale (OO gauge)

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Model details

Prototype information

The Rapido Gunpowder Van is a model of a British Railways wagon. It is part of the OO gauge range and is finished in pristine condition. The model features a Bauxite livery with the running number M701058.

The wagon is of the gunpowder van type, a design used by British Railways. It is representative of the early crest period. The model includes accurate underframe details, including a vacuum cylinder and pipes, and features three hole disc wheels and oleo buffers.

The wagon is fitted with NEM couplings and is compatible with OO gauge track. It is part of the Rapido Gunpowder Vans collection, which aims to recreate the distinctive British Railways diagram 1/260 gunpowder van in 1:76 scale.