Rapido 978016

GWR ‘Evolution’ Non-Corridor Composite No.8233

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

Fictitious Livery - Prototype eras are merely an indication of when this item may have run, if it really existed!

Manufacturer description

‘Evolution’ 48’ non-corridor bogie coaches
Great Western Railway Livery
Composite No.8233
Tooling and Detail features:
Clerestory roofs
Gas lighting
Footboards on guard’s bogie only
Lower underframe mounted footboard
Fox pattern bogies
Full internal and external detail
Working lighting
NEM coupling pockets with kinematic coupling mechanism
Optional ‘vacuum pipe’ close coupling bar

Catalogue listing

Brand
Rapido
Product Code
978016
RRP
£69.95
Release date
Q2 2026

Model details

Gauge
OO
Tooling date
2023
Finish
Pristine
DCC status
DCC Not compatible
Livery
Chocolate & Cream
Running number
8233
Features
Interior lighting

Prototype information

Coach type
Freelance Evolution Non-Corridor
Operator
GWR
TOPS classification
(C) Composite

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The Rapido GWR 'Evolution' Non-Corridor Composite Coach No.8233 is a model railway coach that is part of Rapido's Evolution collection. It is designed for use on OO gauge model railways.

The coach is based on the Great Western Railway's 48' non-corridor bogie coaches and features a Great Western Railway livery. It has a number of tooling and detail features, including clerestory roofs, gas lighting, and footboards on the guard's bogie only.

The model is highly detailed, with full internal and external detail, and features working lighting. It also includes NEM coupling pockets with a kinematic coupling mechanism, allowing for smooth coupling with other models. An optional 'vacuum pipe' close coupling bar is also available.

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