Rapido 971002

Diagram O18 – GWR No.98289

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

Prototype Eras
Era 2 (1875 to 1923) Pre-grouping
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)

Manufacturer description

GWR No.98289
O18 unfitted open
GWR grey with 25” letters
Spoked wheels
Supplied with parts for the modeller to attach the optional sheet rail in operational or stowed position
Wheels running in metal bearings
High level of detail above and below the floor line
NEM coupler pockets
1:76 scale (OO gauge)
UK-designed

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

The Rapido Diagram O18 is a model of a GWR locomotive, specifically GWR No. 98289, designed for the OO gauge. This model represents a GWR locomotive from the pre-grouping era. It is part of the Rapido GWR O18 collection.

The model is an unfitted open locomotive, with a GWR grey livery featuring 25-inch letters. It has spoked wheels and metal bearings for the axles. The level of detail is high, with features present above and below the floor line. The model also includes NEM coupler pockets for easy connection to other locomotives.

The model is designed to be versatile, with parts provided to allow the modeller to attach the optional sheet rail in either operational or stowed position. The locomotive is scaled to 1:76, making it suitable for OO gauge layouts. The design and production of the model were undertaken in the UK.