RAILWAY MODELS UK

Rapido 978040

MR ‘Evolution’ Non-Corridor Full Brake No.180

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

Manufacturer description

‘Evolution’ 48’ non-corridor bogie coaches
Midland Railway Livery
Full brake No.180
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
978040
RRP
£69.95
Release date
Q1 2026

Model details

Gauge
OO
DCC status
DCC Not compatible
Finish
Pristine
Tooling date
2023
Running number
180
Features
Interior lighting

Prototype information

Coach type
Freelance Evolution Non-Corridor
TOPS classification
(BG) Full Brake

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The Rapido MR 'Evolution' Non-Corridor Full Brake No.180 is a OO gauge model of a pre-grouping era railway carriage. This model is part of the Rapido Evolution collection, which focuses on 48' non-corridor bogie coaches.

The model represents a Midland Railway full brake carriage, specifically No.180, and features a number of detailed components, including a clerestory roof, gas lighting, and footboards on all bogies. The underframe also features a lower mounted footboard and the Fox pattern bogies are accurately replicated. The model includes full internal and external detail, as well as working lighting.

The carriage is designed for easy coupling and features NEM coupling pockets with a kinematic coupling mechanism, allowing for smooth and reliable connections with other models. An optional vacuum pipe close coupling bar is also available for added realism.

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