Rapido 972005

GER Dia.17 5-plank – LDEC No.682

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

Manufacturer description

GER Dia.17 5-plank open wagon
LDEC grey No. 682
Single-sided 2-shoe brakes with covered ratchet (J safety loops)
Double door springs
Plain 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 is a model of a GER Dia.17 5-plank open wagon. This model is part of the Rapido GER Dia.17 5-plank collection.

The model is designed to represent a GER Dia.17 5-plank wagon from the pre-grouping era. It features a number of detailed components, including single-sided 2-shoe brakes with covered ratchet and J safety loops, as well as double door springs and plain buffer housings.

The model also includes GER E-type axleboxes and GER split-spoke wheels running in metal bearings. The level of detail on the model extends to areas above and below the floor line, giving a highly realistic representation of the wagon.

The livery application is of high quality, and the model has NEM coupler pockets for easy connection to other locomotives and wagons. The model is available in 1:76 scale, which is equivalent to OO gauge.