Rapido 973001

GER Dia.48 7-plank – GER No.9853

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

Manufacturer description

GER Dia.48 7-plank open wagon
GER grey (post-1902) No. 9853
Low diagonal braces
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.48 7-plank is a model of a GER Dia.48 7-plank open wagon. It is designed for OO gauge models and represents a wagon from the pre-grouping period.

This model is part of a collection of GER Dia.48 7-plank wagons produced by Rapido.

Key features of the model include low diagonal braces, single-sided 2-shoe brakes, and double door springs. The buffer housings are plain, and the model uses GER E-type axleboxes and split-spoke wheels running in metal bearings.

The model boasts a high level of detail above and below the floor line, with a high-quality livery application. It also features NEM coupler pockets for easy coupling. The model is scaled to 1:76, making it suitable for OO gauge layouts.