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Rapido 945014

Dia.88 10T Van – No.0264998 – BR Departmental

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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.264998
BR departmental grey
Square headstocks
Wooden 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 British Railways departmental wagon, specifically designed for the OO gauge market. The model, numbered 0264998, is part of the BR departmental grey livery, accurately representing the early crest era of British Railways.

Key features of the model include square headstocks, a wooden roof, and flat-fronted axleboxes. The van also boasts intricately detailed brake gear and features metal wheels and bearings. The model's wheels are of the split-spoke variety, adding to its authentic appearance.

Separately fitted parts are included with the model, allowing for a high level of customisation and detail. The van's doors are vertically-planked, and it features 1-rib buffers. NEM pockets are also included, facilitating easy coupling and uncoupling of the model.

This model is part of the larger Rapido Dia.88 10T Van collection, which aims to provide a range of authentic and detailed models of British Railways departmental wagons.