Rapido 967429

Collett No.6000

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

Prototype Era
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)

Fictitious Livery - Prototype eras are merely an indication of when this item may have run, if it really existed!

Manufacturer description

RCH 1907 Spec 12t Open Wagon
Private Owner “What If” – Charles Collett of Swindon No. 6000
7-plank wagon with side doors
Oil axleboxes
Twin-sided brakes
Angled V-hangers
Plain tapered 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

The Rapido Collett No.6000 is a model of a private owner's wagon, specifically designed to represent the Collett No.6000, a 7-plank wagon with side doors. The model is part of Rapido's 2024 RCH 1907 Private Owners collection.

The wagon features a number of authentic details, including oil axleboxes, twin-sided brakes, angled V-hangers, and plain tapered buffers. The split-spoke wheels are designed to run on metal bearings, and the model features a high level of detail above and below the floor line.

The model is available in OO gauge, with a scale of 1:76. It is designed to be highly detailed and feature a high-quality livery application. The model also includes NEM coupler pockets, allowing for easy coupling and uncoupling of other compatible models.

The Collett No.6000 was a 12t open wagon designed to the 1907 Railway Clearing House (RCH) specification. The model is a "what if" representation of a private owner's wagon, with the specific owner being Charles Collett of Swindon. The model is designed to be a highly accurate and detailed representation of the real thing, and is part of Rapido's extensive range of model wagons.