Rapido 930008

GNR 8 Ton Van – NE (Large Letters) No.439058

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

Manufacturer description

GNR 8T express van
No. 439058
LNER bauxite with NE large letters
Sliding end vents
Roof vents
No side steps
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 large letters No. 439058 is a model of a goods wagon that represents a vehicle from the Great Northern Railway era. The model is designed for OO gauge and is part of the Rapido GNR 8 Ton Van collection.

The model depicts a GNR 8T express van, specifically No. 439058, which operated during the Big Four period when the railway network was controlled by the London, Midland and Scottish Railway, the Great Western Railway and the Southern Railway, in addition to the London and North Eastern Railway.

The model features a number of authentic details, including sliding end vents, roof vents and a lack of side steps. The wheels are of the split-spoke variety and run on metal bearings. The model has a high level of detail both above and below the floor line.

The livery application is of high quality and features the distinctive bauxite colour of the LNER with large letters. The model is designed to be used with NEM coupler pockets, allowing for easy connection to other rolling stock.