Rapido 973002

GER Dia.48 7-plank – GER No.8943

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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. 8943
High diagonal braces
Single-sided 2-shoe brakes with covered ratchet (J safety loops)
Monarch door mechanism
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. This model is part of the Rapido GER Dia.48 7-plank collection, which focuses on representing GER Dia.48 7-plank open wagons.

The model is scaled at 1:76, which is the OO gauge. It is designed to represent the pre-grouping period, specifically the GER in its post-1902 grey livery. The model features high diagonal braces, single-sided 2-shoe brakes with covered ratchet and J safety loops, a Monarch door mechanism, and plain buffer housings.

The model also features GER E-type axleboxes and split-spoke wheels running in metal bearings. The high level of detail is evident in the model, with intricate details above and below the floor line. The livery application is of high quality, accurately representing the GER's post-1902 grey livery. The model is designed with NEM coupler pockets for easy coupling with other OO gauge stock.