Name: Rapido 944022 Diagram V16 – Van BR No.W100247
Brand: Rapido
SKU: 944022
Price: 32.95 GBP

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

Manufacturer description

BR No.W100247

V16 unfitted van

BR grey

Standard door

Short rainstrip

Spoked wheels running in metal bearings

High level of detail above and below the floor line

NEM coupler pockets

1:76 scale, (OO gauge)

UK designed

Catalogue listing

Brand

Rapido

Product Code

944022

RRP

£32.95

Model details

Gauge

Tooling date

2024

Minimum radius

Radius 1

Couplings

Tension lock

Body construction

Plastic with metal parts

Livery

BR grey

Chassis construction

Plastic & metal

Coupling mount

NEM pockets

Coupling type

Tension lock

Scale

OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)

Prototype information

Type of vehicle

Covered goods van

Builder

GWR Swindon Works

Build dates

1912 to 1927

Wheel configuration

4-wheel

Operated by

GWR
British Railways

Main duties

General goods traffic

In service until

1960s

Surviving examples

Some in preservation

Operator

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Rapido Diagram V16 is a model of a British Railways unfitted van, specifically BR No.W100247. This model is part of the Rapido GWR Mink A collection, which focuses on vehicles from the British Railways era.

The model is designed for OO gauge, in 1:76 scale, and features a BR grey livery. It has a standard door and a short rainstrip, typical of vans from this era. The wheels are spoked and run on metal bearings, providing a smooth and realistic running experience. The model also features a high level of detail above and below the floor line, adding to its authenticity.

The van is designed for use with NEM coupler pockets, making it compatible with a wide range of locomotives and rolling stock. The Rapido Diagram V16 is a detailed and accurate representation of a classic British Railways unfitted van, perfect for modellers looking to add a touch of authenticity to their OO gauge layouts set in the early British Railways era, which began on 1 January 1948.