Rapido 930012

GNR 8 Ton Van – BR No.E408862

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Prototype Era
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest

Manufacturer description

GNR 8T express van
No. E408862
BR bauxite with ‘XP’ markings
No 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 model, BR No E408862, is a OO gauge representation of a British Railways freight vehicle from the early crest period.

This model is part of the Rapido GNR 8 Ton Van collection, specifically depicting a GNR 8T express van. It features a BR bauxite livery with 'XP' markings, which was a common marking for express vans during this period.

The model does not have end vents, instead featuring roof vents. Side steps are also absent from this design. The wheels are split-spoke and run in metal bearings for a realistic performance.

The model boasts a high level of detail, both above and below the floor line. The livery application is of high quality, accurately capturing the colours and markings of the era. The model is designed for OO gauge, with NEM coupler pockets for easy connection to other rolling stock.

The scale of this model is 1:76, making it suitable for OO gauge layouts and dioramas.