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Rapido 946003

Dia E140 B Set – BR Crimson

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Prototype Era
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest

Manufacturer description

Diagram E140 B-Set coaches

BR crimson livery

Vehicles no.6365 & 6366

Accurately scaled from original drawings

Highly detailed body exterior

Full internal details including guards compartment

Fully working flicker free internal lighting

Complete underbody detailing with many separate parts

Prototypical bar coupling between vehicles

Accurate decoration – both inside and out

NEM coupler pockets

1:76 scale (OO gauge)

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

The Rapido Dia E140 B Set is a model of British Railways early crest era coaches. It is designed to be compatible with OO gauge model railways.

The set consists of vehicles 6365 and 6366, both of which feature a highly detailed body exterior with accurate decoration on both the inside and outside. The coaches have been accurately scaled from original drawings, ensuring a precise representation of the real thing.

Internal details are also meticulously recreated, including a guards compartment and fully working flicker-free lighting. The underbody detailing is also highly detailed, with many separate parts included. The coaches are equipped with a prototypical bar coupling, allowing for a realistic connection between vehicles.

The set is designed to be part of the Rapido GWR B Set collection, although it is specifically modelled in British Railways crimson livery. The coaches are made to a scale of 1:76, making them suitable for OO gauge model railways.