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Rapido 910005

VIX No. GB787252, Railfreight red/grey

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Prototype Eras
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

Manufacturer description

BR Diagram 1/227 ferry van (VIX)

VIX No. GB787252

Railfreight red/grey

Highly detailed underframes

Highly detailed bodies

Opening side doors
NEM coupler pockets on sprung cams

1:76 scale, (OO gauge)

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

The Rapido VIX No GB787252 is a model of a British Rail ferry van, produced in OO gauge. It is part of the Rapido VIX Ferry Van collection and represents a BR Diagram 1/227 ferry van, also known as a VIX.

The model is finished in a pristine Railfreight red/grey livery, which was a common scheme used by British Rail during the British Rail Blue (TOPS) era. The operator of the model is British Rail, and it is available in 1:76 scale.

The model features highly detailed underframes and bodies, with opening side doors. It also includes NEM coupler pockets on sprung cams, allowing for smooth and realistic coupling and uncoupling of the model.