Rapido 978045

GCR ‘Evolution’ Non-Corridor First No.2098

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

Manufacturer description

‘Evolution’ 48’ non-corridor bogie coaches
Great Central Railway Livery
First No. 2098
Tooling and Detail features:
Clerestory roofs
Electric lighting
Footboards on guard’s bogie only
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
978045
RRP
£69.95
Release date
Q2 2026

Model details

Gauge
OO
Finish
Pristine
Tooling date
2023
DCC status
DCC Not compatible
Running number
2098
Features
Interior lighting

Prototype information

Coach type
Freelance Evolution Non-Corridor
TOPS classification
(F) First

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The Rapido GCR 'Evolution' Non-Corridor First No.2098 is a model of a Great Central Railway (GCR) non-corridor bogie coach, representing the pre-grouping era. The model is part of the Rapido Evolution collection.

This model is an OO gauge representation of a 48' non-corridor bogie coach, featuring a Great Central Railway livery. The tooling and detail of the model include a clerestory roof, electric lighting, and footboards on the guard's bogie only. Other features include Fox pattern bogies, full internal and external detail, and working lighting.

The model also features NEM coupling pockets with a kinematic coupling mechanism, allowing for smooth and realistic coupling and uncoupling of the model. An optional 'vacuum pipe' close coupling bar is also available.

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