Name: Rapido 940023 D1379 8 Plank Wagon – S27930
Brand: Rapido
SKU: 940023
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

940023

RRP

£32.95

Model details

Gauge

Scale

OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)

Finish

pristine

Minimum radius

Radius 1

Tooling date

2023

Coupling type

Tension lock

Coupling mount

NEM pockets

Chassis construction

Plastic & metal

Livery

BR grey

Prototype information

Type of vehicle

Open Wagon

Wheel configuration

4-wheel

In service until

1970s

Builder

Southern Railway Ashford Works
Various Private Contractors

Build dates

1926 to 1933

Main duties

Goods & minerals transport

Operated by

Southern Railway
British Railways
Various private industrial operators

Operator

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Rapido website

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The Rapido D1379 8 Plank Wagon is a model of a British Railways Early Crest era wagon. It is part of the Rapido SR 8 Plank collection. The model represents a SR dia.1379 8 plank open wagon in BR Grey livery.

The wagon features a 9ft wheelbase and is equipped with a Morton brake. The wheels are split-spoked and run on metal bearings. The model is constructed using injection moulded parts with additional metal detailing elements.

The level of detail on the model extends above and below the floor line, adding to its realism. The NEM coupler pockets allow for easy coupling with other model railways. The model is available in OO gauge, with a scale of 1:76.