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Rapido 930005

GNR 8 Ton Van – GN Fruit Livery No.20962

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Prototype Era
Era 2 (1875 to 1923) Pre-grouping

Manufacturer description

GNR 8T express van
No. 20962
GNR freight brown marked ‘Fruit’
Sliding end vents
Roof vents
Side steps fitted
Split-spoke wheels running in metal bearings
High level of detail above and below the floor line
High quality livery application
NEM coupler pockets
1:76 scale, (OO gauge)
UK designed

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

The Rapido GNR 8 Ton Van in GN Fruit Livery No.20962 is part of the Rapido GNR 8 Ton Van collection. This model represents a GNR 8T express van, specifically No. 20962, with a freight van livery in brown with the markings 'Fruit'.

The model features a number of detailed features, including sliding end vents and roof vents, as well as side steps. The wheels are split-spoke and run in metal bearings, providing a smooth and realistic operation. The model also boasts a high level of detail above and below the floor line, adding to its authenticity. The livery application is of high quality, with a precise and accurate representation of the GNR's fruit livery.

The model is designed for OO gauge, with a scale of 1:76. It features NEM coupler pockets, allowing for easy connection to other wagons and locomotives. The Rapido GNR 8 Ton Van in GN Fruit Livery No.20962 is a detailed and accurate representation of a pre-grouping Great Northern express van, making it a great addition to any OO gauge model railway layout, particularly those set during the pre-grouping era.