Name: Rapido 940022 D1379 8 Plank Wagon – S27915
Brand: Rapido
SKU: 940022
Price: 32.95 GBP

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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

SR dia.1379 8 plank open

BR Grey

9ft Wheelbase

Morton brake

Split-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

1:76 scale, (OO gauge)

Catalogue listing

Brand

Rapido

Product Code

940022

RRP

£32.95

Release date

2023

Model details

Gauge

Coupling type

Tension lock

Livery

BR grey

Minimum radius

Radius 1

Scale

OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)

Tooling date

2023

Coupling mount

NEM pockets

Chassis construction

Plastic & metal

Prototype information

Wheel configuration

4-wheel

Type of vehicle

Open Wagon

In service until

1970s

Main duties

Goods & minerals transport

Operated by

Southern Railway
British Railways
Various private industrial operators

Build dates

1926 to 1933

Builder

Southern Railway Ashford Works
Various Private Contractors

Operator

Supplier Links

Rapido website

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The Rapido D1379 8 Plank Wagon is a model of a British Railways wagon, produced by the Rapido company under their SR 8 Plank collection. This model represents the SR dia.1379 8 plank open wagon as it appeared during the British Railways era, specifically with the Early Crest livery.

The model is designed for OO gauge model railways and is constructed using injection moulded parts with additional metal detailing. The wheelbase of the wagon is 9ft, with split-spoked wheels running on metal bearings for added realism. The model features a high level of detail both above and below the floor line, with NEM coupler pockets to facilitate easy connection to other wagons.

The model is designed to be a accurate representation of the BR Grey livery, with a focus on capturing the intricate details of the original wagon. This model is a welcome addition to any OO gauge model railway set in the British Railways era.