Rapido 972006

GER Dia.17 5-plank – LDEC No.913

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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. 913
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 open wagon in LDEC grey, number 913, is a model from the Rapido GER Dia.17 5-plank collection.

This OO gauge model represents a GER Dia.17 5-plank open wagon, a vehicle from the pre-grouping era. The model features a single-sided 2-shoe brake system with a covered ratchet, J safety loops, and double door springs.

The model's buffer housings are plain, and it is equipped with GER E-type axleboxes and split-spoke wheels that run on metal bearings. The level of detail on the model is said to be high, extending above and below the floor line.

A high-quality livery application is also featured, and the model is designed to be compatible with NEM coupler pockets. The model is scaled at 1:76, making it suitable for OO gauge railways.