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Rapido 928010

D1744 Ballast Wagon – BR (S) No.S62433

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Prototype Eras
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

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 model represents British Railways' early crest era vehicle. It is part of the Rapido SECR 2 Plank Ballast Wagon collection, specifically based on SECR Diagram 1744. The model features injection moulded construction with metal detailing parts, and a high level of detail above and below the floor line.

The wagon's design includes straight-ended planks and split-spoked wheels that run in metal bearings. It is equipped with NEM coupler pockets for easy connection to other rolling stock. The model is designed in 1:76 scale, making it suitable for OO gauge model railways.

The model is designed to represent a BR (S) wagon, specifically No. S62433, and is accurate to the era of British Railways.