Rapido's LNWR D90 4-Plank Open Wagon
Rapido has recently released a new model of the LNWR Dia.90 Loco Coal wagon, a type of 4-plank open wagon that was used by the London and North Western Railway (LNWR) for carrying coal. The model is numbered 257236 in British Railways (BR) freight grey livery.
The model features a number of authentic details, including square headstocks and a body with an overlapping diagonal and extra door strip. The short brake handle and 2-rib buffers are also accurately represented. Below the floor line, the model features flat-fronted axleboxes and split-spoke wheels running in metal bearings, which are a nice touch.
One of the standout features of this model is the high level of detail that has been applied above and below the floor line. This level of detail is sure to please model railway enthusiasts who are looking for an accurate and authentic representation of a LNWR wagon.
The model is available in 1:76 scale, making it suitable for OO gauge model railways. The livery application is of a high quality, with a realistic finish that is sure to blend in well with other models on the layout. The model also features NEM coupler pockets, making it easy to couple and uncouple from other wagons.
Overall, Rapido's LNWR D90 4-Plank Open wagon is a welcome addition to the range of British railway models available. With its high level of detail and accurate representation of a LNWR wagon, it is sure to be a hit with model railway enthusiasts. The model is now available to purchase, and is a great choice for those looking to add some authenticity to their OO gauge layout.
The LNWR Dia.90 Loco Coal wagon was a common sight on British railways from the late 19th to the mid-20th centuries, and was used to carry coal from collieries to power stations and other industrial sites. Rapido's model is a great way to add some of this history to your model railway layout, and is sure to be a popular choice among enthusiasts.
