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Rapido 945011

Dia.88 10T Van – No.M244352 – BR Grey

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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

No.M244352
BR freight grey
Square headstocks
Iron roof
2-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 model, No.M244352, is a representation of a British Railways freight wagon from the early crest era. It is part of the Rapido Dia.88 10T Van range, which aims to capture the essence of British Railways' freight wagons from the 1940s and 1950s.

Key features of the model include its grey livery, square headstocks, iron roof, and flat-fronted axleboxes. The model also features two-rib buffers, vertically-planked doors, and split-spoke wheels. The wheels and bearings are made of metal, adding a touch of realism to the model.

The model's brake gear is intricately detailed, and it features NEM pockets for easy coupling to other models. The model also boasts a high level of detail, with many separately fitted parts included.