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Rapido 902009

Gunpowder Van – LNER No.147511 (RCH Pattern)

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

Manufacturer description

LNER RCH pattern gunpowder van.

LNER freight grey livery with running number 147511.

RCH underframe (unfitted)

Split spoked disc wheels.

RCH pattern buffers.

NEM Couplings.

1/76 Scale (OO gauge)

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

The Rapido Gunpowder Van model, featuring LNER No. 147511, is a OO gauge representation of a classic British railway wagon. The model is finished in pristine condition and features a London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) grey livery, with the running number 147511 prominently displayed.

This model is a part of Rapido's collection of Gunpowder Vans, which were a type of wagon used for carrying gunpowder and other hazardous materials. The LNER RCH pattern gunpowder van featured in this model is a specific type of wagon that was used by the LNER during the Big Four period, which spanned from 1923 to 1948.

The model includes a range of authentic details, including an RCH underframe, split spoked disc wheels, and RCH pattern buffers. The wagon is also equipped with NEM couplings, allowing for easy and secure connection to other model railway wagons.

The model is built to a scale of 1:76, making it suitable for OO gauge model railway layouts.