Name: Rapido 978039 MR ‘Evolution’ Non-Corridor First No.2501
Brand: Rapido
SKU: 978039
Price: 69.95 GBP

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

Manufacturer description

‘Evolution’ 48’ non-corridor bogie coaches
Midland Railway Livery
First No. 2501
Tooling and Detail features:
Clerestory 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

978039

RRP

£69.95

Release date

Q1 2026

Model details

Gauge

Tooling date

2023

DCC status

DCC Not compatible

Finish

Pristine

Running number

2501

Features

Interior lighting

Prototype information

Coach type

Freelance Evolution Non-Corridor

TOPS classification

(F) First

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The Rapido MR 'Evolution' Non-Corridor First Class coach No. 2501 is a model railway carriage designed for OO gauge systems. It features interior lighting, which can be operated to create a realistic effect.

This model is part of the Rapido Evolution collection and represents a pre-grouping period vehicle. The coach is modelled on the Midland Railway's 48' non-corridor bogie coaches.

The Rapido MR 'Evolution' No. 2501 features a number of detailed components, including clerestory roofs, gas lighting, and footboards on all four bogies. The underframe-mounted footboard adds to the model's authenticity. The Fox pattern bogies provide a realistic representation of the original vehicles.

The model has been extensively detailed, both internally and externally, to ensure a high level of accuracy. It also features working lighting, allowing modellers to recreate the warm glow of the original gas lamps. The NEM coupling pockets are included, along with a kinematic coupling mechanism, to enable smooth and realistic coupling with other locomotives. The model can also be equipped with an optional vacuum pipe close coupling bar.