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Rapido 917001

‘Loriot Y’ Machinery Truck No. 41989

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

Manufacturer description

GWR Dia. G39 ‘Loriot Y’, GWR Livery

Injection moulded and die-cast construction with separately fitted detail parts

High level of detail above and below the floor line

Spoked wheels running in metal bearings

Additional tie-down points included to allow for the variations seen during the vehicle’s life

1:76 scale, ‘OO’ gauge

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

The Rapido Loriot Y Machinery Truck No 41989 is a model railway item. It is designed to represent a vehicle from the GWR, and is part of the Rapido GWR Loriot Y collection. The model is available in OO gauge, which is a scale of 1:76.

The model is injection moulded and die-cast, with separately fitted detail parts. This means that the parts are made using a moulding process, and then cast in metal. The level of detail on the model is high, extending above and below the floor line. This suggests that the model has a lot of intricate features and accessories.

The model features spoked wheels that run on metal bearings, which is a more realistic representation of how real railway wheels operate. Additionally, tie-down points have been included to allow for the variations seen during the vehicle's life. This suggests that the model is designed to be adaptable and versatile.

The model is finished in a GWR grey livery, which is the correct colour scheme for a GWR vehicle. The period represented by this model is the Big Four era, which was a time when the railways were divided into four main companies: the LNER, LMS, GWR, and SR. The model is available from the manufacturer, Rapido, in a limited edition or as part of a collection.