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Rapido 945012

Dia.88 10T Van – No.M252456 – 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.M252456
BR freight grey
Square headstocks
Iron roof
2-rib buffers
Vertically-planked doors
Bulbous 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 railway item that represents a British Railways freight wagon from the early period of the company's operations. The model is part of the BR freight grey livery and is identified by the running number M252456.

The model is designed to OO gauge and features a number of detailed components, including square headstocks, an iron roof, and 2-rib buffers. The van's doors are modelled as vertically-planked, while the axleboxes are depicted as bulbous. The wheels are made of metal and feature a split-spoke design, with metal bearings also included.

Additional details on the model include intricately modelled brake gear and NEM pockets for easy coupling. The model also features a high level of detailing, with many parts fitted separately.