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Rapido 928006

D1744 Ballast Wagon – SR (post 36) No.62371

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

Manufacturer description

SECR Diagram 1744 2 plank ballast wagon

Straight-ended planks

Injection moulded construction with metal detailing parts

High level of detail above and below the floor line

Split-spoked wheels running in metal bearings

NEM coupler pockets

1:76 scale, (OO gauge)

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

The Rapido D1744 Ballast Wagon is a model of a 2 plank ballast wagon, representative of the Southern Railway (SR) during the post-36 rebuild period. This model is part of the Rapido SECR 2 Plank Ballast Wagon collection, which aims to recreate a range of wagons from the Southern Railway era.

The model is available in OO gauge, with a scale of 1:76. It features a pristine finish in SR engineers red livery, accurately reflecting the colours of the time period. The model is constructed using injection moulding, with metal detailing parts added for added realism.

The wagon features a high level of detail, both above and below the floor line, allowing modellers to showcase its authenticity. The wheels are split-spoked and run on metal bearings for smooth operation. The model is also equipped with NEM coupler pockets, facilitating easy connection to other rolling stock.

This model represents the Big Four period, a time when the Southern Railway was one of the four major railway companies in the UK, along with the London Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS), the Great Western Railway (GWR), and the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER).