Rapido 975009

GCR 15T 6w Brake – LNER Bauxite post-1936 No.509424

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Prototype Era
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)

Manufacturer description

GCR 15T Brake Van
No. 509424
LNER oxide (small letters)
Vacuum fitted
LNER style axleboxes
Square base buffers
Spoked 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

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Rapido GCR 15T 6w Brake Review

The Rapido GCR 15T 6w Brake, modelled as LNER Bauxite post-1936 No.509424, is a highly detailed and accurate representation of a classic British railway vehicle. The model is offered in OO gauge, making it suitable for modellers who wish to recreate the railways of the Big Four era, which spanned from the 1920s to the 1940s.

This particular model represents a GCR 15T Brake Van, a type of vehicle that was commonly used for carrying goods and freight. The model is accurate in its depiction of an LNER vehicle, with a distinctive oxide livery and vacuum-fitted system. The LNER style axleboxes and square base buffers add to the model's authenticity.

The wheels are spoked and run on metal bearings, providing a smooth and realistic operation. The level of detail on this model is impressive, with intricate features above and below the floor line. The livery application is of a high quality, ensuring an accurate representation of the LNER's distinctive colours.

The model is designed with modellers in mind, featuring NEM coupler pockets for easy scenario creation and operation. With its 1:76 scale, this model is perfect for those who wish to recreate the railways of the LNER during the Big Four era.