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Rapido 978027

SDJR ‘Evolution’ Non-Corridor Third No.73

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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
Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway Livery
Third No.73
Tooling and Detail features:
Elliptical roofs
Gas lighting
Footboards on all bogies
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
978027
RRP
£69.95
Release date
February 2026

Model details

Gauge
OO
Tooling date
2023
DCC status
DCC Not compatible
Livery
Blue
Finish
Pristine
Running number
73
Features
Interior lighting

Prototype information

Coach type
Freelance Evolution Non-Corridor
Operator
SDJR
TOPS classification
(T) Third

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The Rapido SDJR 'Evolution' Non-Corridor Third No.73 is a model railway coach designed to represent a non-corridor third-class coach from the Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway.

This OO gauge coach is part of Rapido's 'Evolution' collection of 48' non-corridor bogie coaches. It is designed to be a faithful representation of a non-corridor third-class coach, with features such as elliptical roofs and gas lighting.

The model includes a range of detailed features, including footboards on all bogies, lower underframe mounted footboards, and Fox pattern bogies. The interior and exterior of the coach are fully detailed, with working lighting and a range of other authentic features.

The model is designed for use with NEM couplings, which allow for a kinematic coupling mechanism to be used. Additionally, an optional 'vacuum pipe' close coupling bar is provided for those who wish to use this type of coupling.

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