Rapido 957012

BR 1/801 Barrier Van – No.W87573

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Prototype Eras
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)

Manufacturer description

BR Diagram 1/801
‘RBV’ Barrier Van
No.W87573
BR Blue Livery
Original buffers
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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Model details

Prototype information

Rapido BR 1/801 Barrier Van – No.W87573 is an OO‑scale (1:76) model of a British Rail “RBV” barrier van, representing the pre‑TOPS British Rail Blue livery. The model carries the manufacturer part number 957012 and is designed for use on OO gauge track.

The van features original‑type buffers and wheels running in metal bearings. It is finished with a high level of detail both above and below the floor line, including a high‑quality livery application and NEM‑standard coupler pockets. The model is supplied in the BR Blue colour scheme, reflecting the period it represents.