Rapido 930014

GNR 8 Ton Van – BR No.E427442

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

Manufacturer description

GNR 8T express van
No. E427442
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 in BR livery with number E427442 is a model of a British Railways vehicle. It is designed for use on OO gauge model railway layouts and is part of the Rapido GNR 8 Ton Van collection. The model represents a GNR 8T express van from the early days of British Railways, featuring the BR crest.

The model is available in a bauxite livery with 'XP' markings, with a high level of detail above and below the floor line. Key features of the model include roof vents and split-spoke wheels running in metal bearings. The model does not have end vents or side steps. The NEM coupler pockets allow for easy coupling and uncoupling of the model from other vehicles.

The model is produced in 1:76 scale, which is equivalent to OO gauge. A high-quality livery application is a notable feature of the model, providing an accurate representation of the BR livery.