Rapido 972004

GER Dia.17 5-plank – GER No.29538

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Prototype Era
Era 2 (1875 to 1923) Pre-grouping

Manufacturer description

GER Dia.17 5-plank open wagon
GER grey (post-1902) No. 29538
Morton 3-shoe brakes with covered ratchet (U safety loops)
Monarch door mechanism
Ribbed buffer housings
GER E-type axleboxes
GER 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 GER Dia.17 5-plank open wagon is a model railway item designed for OO gauge layouts. It represents a GER Dia.17 5-plank open wagon, which was a type of wagon used in the pre-grouping era.

The model is part of the Rapido GER Dia.17 5-plank collection, and is painted in GER grey livery as worn from 1902. It features a number of detailed components, including Morton 3-shoe brakes with a covered ratchet and U safety loops, and a Monarch door mechanism.

The model also includes ribbed buffer housings, GER E-type axleboxes, and GER split-spoke wheels running in metal bearings. The level of detail is high, extending above and below the floor line. The livery application is of high quality, and the model is designed to be compatible with NEM coupler pockets.

The Rapido GER Dia.17 5-plank open wagon is available in 1:76 scale, which is suitable for OO gauge models.