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Rapido 946011

Dia E140 B Set – BR (W) Chocolate and Cream

Manufacturer catalogue image - please note that pre-release images may be CAD renders or CGI/AI images rather than photographs

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

Manufacturer description

Diagram E140 B-Set coaches

BR(W) Chocolate and Cream Livery (1940s)

Vehicles no.W6999 & W7000

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 coaches, specifically those in the Western Region's Chocolate and Cream livery from the 1940s. The model is part of Rapido's GWR B Set collection. The set consists of vehicles numbered W6999 and W7000.

The model is accurately scaled from original drawings and features highly detailed body exteriors. The interior of the coaches includes a guards compartment and is fully decorated, both inside and out. The model also features working internal lighting, which is flicker-free.

The underbody of the coaches has been fully detailed, with many separate parts included. A prototypical bar coupling is also featured between the vehicles, allowing for smooth connection to other models. The set is designed for use in OO gauge and is accurate to the 1:76 scale.