Name: Rapido 944035 Diagram Y4 – Banana Van BR W93525
Brand: Rapido
SKU: 944035
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

BR No.W93525

Y4 banana van

BR bauxite

Banana van door with end shutters

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

944035

RRP

£32.95

Model details

Tooling date

2024

Gauge

Minimum radius

Radius 1

Coupling mount

NEM pockets

Coupling type

Tension lock

Livery

BR bauxite

Chassis construction

Plastic & metal

Scale

OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)

Prototype information

Operated by

GWR
British Railways

Main duties

General goods traffic

In service until

1960s

Builder

GWR Swindon Works

Build dates

1912 to 1927

Wheel configuration

4-wheel

Type of vehicle

Covered goods van

Operator

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The Rapido Diagram Y4 Banana Van is a model of a British Railways Early Crest era freight wagon. It is part of the Rapido GWR Y4 Banana Van collection and is designed for use in OO gauge models.

The model is based on BR No W93525, a specific vehicle from the Y4 banana van series. It features a BR bauxite livery and accurate details, including a banana van door with end shutters and a short rainstrip.

The model is equipped with spoked wheels that run in metal bearings, providing a smooth and realistic operation. The high level of detail is maintained above and below the floor line, adding to the model's authenticity. The model also features NEM coupler pockets, facilitating easy coupling and uncoupling of other vehicles.

The Rapido Diagram Y4 Banana Van is a 1:76 scale model, making it suitable for use in OO gauge model railways.