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Rapido 930011

GNR 8 Ton Van – NE (post-36) No.420981

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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. 420981
LNER bauxite with post-1936 lettering
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 No. 420981 is a model railway vehicle designed for OO gauge railways. It represents a GNR 8T express van from the Big Four era, which spanned the 1940s. The model features a LNER livery with bauxite paintwork and post-1936 lettering. The van's design includes sliding end vents, roof vents, and a high level of detail above and below the floor line.

The model's wheels are split-spoke and run on metal bearings, providing a smooth operation. The NEM coupler pockets allow for easy coupling and uncoupling of the van. The livery application is of high quality, giving the model a realistic appearance. The Rapido GNR 8 Ton Van No. 420981 is part of the larger Rapido GNR 8 Ton Van collection, which offers modellers a range of options for creating a authentic Big Four-era railway scene.

The model is available in 1:76 scale, making it suitable for use on OO gauge model railways.