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Rapido 937010

LMS Dia.1666 Open – No.M156572 – BR Grey

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Prototype Eras
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

Manufacturer description

LMS D1666 5 plank open

BR Grey No.M156572

9ft Wheelbase

Independent either side brake

Spoked wheels running in metal bearings

Injection moulded construction with metal detailing parts

High level of detail above and below the floor line

NEM coupler pockets

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

The Rapido LMS Dia.1666 Open model, No.M156572, is a OO gauge representation of a British Railways early crest era freight wagon. This model is part of the Rapido LMS D1666 Open collection.

The model represents a 5 plank open wagon, a type of freight wagon that was commonly used by the London Midland and Scottish Railway and later by British Railways. The specific wagon number is No.M156572, which was a BR grey wagon.

The model features a 9ft wheelbase and an independent either side brake system. The wheels are spoked and run on metal bearings, adding to the model's realism. The model is constructed using injection moulded parts with metal detailing elements.

The level of detail on the model is high, extending above and below the floor line. The model is designed to be compatible with NEM coupler pockets, allowing for easy coupling and uncoupling with other OO gauge models.