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Rapido 910007

RBX No. B707178, 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)

RBX No. B707178

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 RBX No. B707178 is a model of a freight wagon representing a British Rail Diagram 1/227 ferry van, part of the VIX (Vehicle Inspection Exemption) fleet.

This OO gauge model features a Railfreight grey livery with a distinctive red stripe, and is finished to a high standard as a pristine example.

The model is highly detailed, with a focus on the underframes and bodies being accurately represented. The wagon is also equipped with opening side doors and features NEM coupler pockets on sprung cams, allowing for smooth and secure connection to other models.

The Rapido RBX No. B707178 is a model of a vehicle that was part of the British Rail fleet during the Blue era, specifically representing the period when the TOPS (Total Operations Processing System) system was in use.

This model is part of the Rapido VIX Ferry Van collection, which aims to accurately represent the freight wagons used on Britain's railways during the 1960s and 1970s.