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Rapido 945007

Dia.88 10T Van – No.235457 – LMS Bauxite (post-1936)

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Prototype Era
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)

Manufacturer description

No.235457
LMS bauxite (small letters)
Square headstocks
Iron roof
1-rib buffers
Vertically-planked doors
Flat-fronted axleboxes
Split-spoke wheels
Metal wheels and bearings
Intricately detailed brake gear
NEM pockets
Lots of separately fitted parts

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

The Rapido Dia.88 10T Van is a model of a goods wagon representing a vehicle from the London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS) in its post-1936 livery. This model is part of the Rapido Dia.88 10T Van collection, which is designed to cater to the needs of model railway enthusiasts during the Big Four period (1937-1948) when the LNER, LMS, GWR and SR were the dominant railway companies in the UK.

This particular model, No.235457, features a range of authentic details, including square headstocks, an iron roof, 1-rib buffers, vertically-planked doors, and flat-fronted axleboxes. The wheels are split-spoke and are made of metal with metal bearings. The brake gear is intricately detailed and features NEM pockets for easy coupling. Furthermore, the model includes lots of separately fitted parts, allowing modellers to add an extra layer of realism to their layouts.