Rapido 972007

GER Dia.17 5-plank – GCR No.32200

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

Manufacturer description

GER Dia.17 5-plank open wagon
GCR grey No. 32200
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 wagon in GCR grey is a model representing a GER Dia.17 5-plank open wagon in the pre-grouping era. This model is part of the Rapido GER Dia.17 5-plank collection.

The model is designed to be accurate to the period, with features such as single-sided 2-shoe brakes with covered ratchet and double door springs. It also has plain buffer housings and GER E-type axleboxes.

The wheels are split-spoke and run in metal bearings, adding to the model's authenticity. The level of detail is high, extending above and below the floor line. The livery application is of high quality and the model features NEM coupler pockets.

The model is produced in 1:76 scale, suitable for OO gauge layouts.