Name: Rapido 944024 Diagram V16 – Van BR No.W96873
Brand: Rapido
SKU: 944024
Price: 32.95 GBP

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

Manufacturer description

BR No.W96873

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

944024

RRP

£32.95

Model details

Gauge

Tooling date

2024

Minimum radius

Radius 1

Coupling type

Tension lock

Coupling mount

NEM pockets

Chassis construction

Plastic & metal

Livery

BR grey

Scale

OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)

Prototype information

Build dates

1912 to 1927

Builder

GWR Swindon Works

Type of vehicle

Covered goods van

In service until

1960s

Main duties

General goods traffic

Operated by

GWR
British Railways

Wheel configuration

4-wheel

Operator

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The Rapido Diagram V16 is a model of a British Railways unfitted van, specifically BR No.W96873. This model is part of the Rapido GWR Mink A collection and is designed to represent a van from the British Railways Early Crest period.

The model is produced in OO gauge, which is equivalent to 1:76 scale. It features a standard door and a short rainstrip, typical of vans from this era. The wheels are spoked and run in metal bearings, providing a smooth and realistic running experience. The model also features a high level of detail, both above and below the floor line.

The Rapido Diagram V16 is designed for use with NEM coupler pockets, allowing it to be easily coupled to other rolling stock models. It is painted in standard BR grey livery, accurately capturing the appearance of a van from the British Railways Early Crest period.