Rapido 967265

RCH 1907 Open Wagon: BR (ex-ARLEY)

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

Manufacturer description

RCH 1907 Spec Open Wagon
BR (ex-Arley Colliery Co. Ltd.) No. P198398
7-plank wagon with side & end doors
Round-bottom grease axleboxes
Twin-sided brakes
Bent V-hangers
Ribbed buffers
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

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

The Rapido BR ex-Arley wagon is a model from the 2025 Range collection, specifically designed to represent British Railways in the Early Crest period. This OO gauge model is based on the RCH 1907 Spec Open Wagon design.

The model features a 7-plank wagon with side and end doors, typical of the period. The axleboxes are of the round-bottom grease type, while the brakes are twin-sided. The wagon's suspension is represented by bent V-hangers and ribbed buffers. The wheels are split-spoke and run on metal bearings.

Additional details include high levels of detail above and below the floor line, a high-quality livery application, and NEM coupler pockets for easy connection to other models. The model is produced in 1:76 scale, making it suitable for OO gauge layouts.