Rapido 950014

LNWR D90 4-Plank Open – No.54343 LNWR Loco Coal

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Prototype Era
Era 2 (1875 to 1923) Pre-grouping

Manufacturer description

LNWR Dia.90 Loco Coal
No. 54343
LNWR freight grey (lettered)
Incurved headstocks
Body with flush diagonals and no door strip
Long brake handle
2-rib buffers
Bulbous axleboxes
Split-spoke wheels running in metal bearings
High level of detail above and below the floor line
High quality livery application
NEM coupler pockets
1:76 scale, (OO gauge)
UK designed

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Prototype information

Rapido LNWR D90 4-Plank Open Wagon Review

The Rapido LNWR D90 4-Plank Open wagon is a recent release from the North American manufacturer, aimed at the British model railway market. One of the latest additions to their range is the LNWR No.54343, a model of a locomotive coal wagon.

This wagon is a representation of the LNWR's Dia.90 design, a distinctive type of freight wagon used by the London and North Western Railway in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The model is finished in the freight grey livery with lettering, typical of the LNWR's operational wagons of the time.

The wagon's headstocks are accurately depicted with an incurve, giving the model a more realistic appearance. The body of the wagon features flush diagonals and the absence of a door strip, adding to the model's authenticity. A long brake handle is fitted, along with 2-rib buffers and bulbous axleboxes. The wheels are split-spoke and run on metal bearings, providing a smooth operating experience.

The level of detail on the model is high, with features such as the wheel drops and brake equipment accurately represented. The detailing extends below the floor line, adding to the model's overall realism. The livery application is of a high quality, with accurate colours and lettering.

The wagon is equipped with NEM coupler pockets, allowing for easy coupling and uncoupling with other compatible models. The model is produced in 1:76 scale, making it suitable for use on OO gauge model railways.