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Rapido 908029

Greaves of Harbury Metal-Bodied Van No.242

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Prototype Eras
Era 2 (1875 to 1923) Pre-grouping
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)

Manufacturer description

‘Not Quite Mink’

Greaves of Harbury Van No. 242

Iron Doors

Short end vents

Double-sided 4-shoe brakes.

High level of detail above and below the floor line

Spoked wheels running in metal bearings

NEM coupler pockets

1:76 scale, (OO gauge)

UK designed

Catalogue listing

Brand
Rapido
Product Code
908029
RRP
£32.95

Model details

Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Gauge
OO
Tooling date
2023
Chassis construction
Plastic & metal
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Coupling type
Tension lock
Minimum radius
Radius 1
Livery
Greaves of Harbury

Prototype information

Type of vehicle
Goods Van
Wheel configuration
4-wheel
Builder
GWR
Build dates
1886 to 1901
In service until
1960s
Main duties
Goods transport
Operated by
Great Western Railway
British Railways
Private/ Industrial railways

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This OO gauge model is of a Greaves of Harbury Metal-Bodied Van, specifically No. 242. It is one of the range in the 'Not Quite Mink' collection from Rapido.

The model is representative of a pre-grouping era vehicle. It features a distinctive livery depicting Greaves of Harbury. The model has a number of authentic details, including iron doors, short end vents, and double-sided four-shoe brakes.

Further details include spoked wheels running in metal bearings and NEM coupler pockets. The level of detail extends beyond the floor line, providing a high level of realism. The model is scaled at 1:76, making it suitable for OO gauge railways.

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