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Rapido 902006

Gunpowder Van – LMS No.701016 (RCH Pattern)

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Prototype Era
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)

Manufacturer description

LMS RCH pattern gunpowder van.

LMS freight grey livery with running number 701016.

RCH underframe (unfitted)

Three hole disc wheels.

RCH pattern buffers.

NEM Couplings.

1/76 Scale (OO gauge)

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

The Rapido Gunpowder Van in LMS No.701016 livery is a model representing a specific type of wagon used by the London, Midland & Scottish Railway. The model is part of the OO gauge range and is finished in pristine condition.

The wagon type is a Gunpowder Van, which was used for the transportation of gunpowder and other hazardous materials. The model is of the RCH pattern, which refers to the Railway Clearing House design for this type of wagon.

The model features a correct LMS freight grey livery with the running number 701016 clearly displayed. The underframe is also accurately represented as an unfitted RCH underframe. The wheels are of the three-hole disc type and the buffers are of the RCH pattern. The couplings are NEM type, allowing for easy connection to other compatible models.

This model is part of Rapido's collection of Gunpowder Vans and is suitable for use with trains representing the Big Four period, which includes the London, Midland & Scottish Railway, London and North Eastern Railway, Great Western Railway, and Southern Railway. The model is scaled at 1:76, making it compatible with OO gauge systems.