Rapido 978108

Caledonian ‘Evolution’ Non-Corridor Brake Third No.654

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

Manufacturer description

‘Evolution’ 48’ non-corridor bogie coaches
Caledonian Railway Livery
Brake third No.654
Tooling and Detail features:
Arc roofs
Electric lighting
Full-length lower footboards
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
978108
RRP
£69.95
Release date
Q3 2026

Model details

Gauge
OO
DCC status
DCC Not compatible
Livery
Purple Madder & White
Tooling date
2023
Finish
Pristine
Running number
654
Features
Interior lighting

Prototype information

Coach type
Freelance Evolution Non-Corridor
Operator
Caledonian Railway
TOPS classification
(BT) Brake Third

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The Rapido Caledonian 'Evolution' Non-Corridor Brake Third No.654 is a model railway coach available in OO gauge. It is part of the Rapido Evolution Batch 2 collection and represents a pre-grouping period coach.

The model features a Caledonian Railway livery and a brake third configuration. Key details include arc roofs, electric lighting, and full-length lower footboards. The Fox pattern bogies are also accurately replicated.

Internal and external detailing is fully modelled, with the option to display interior lighting. The model features NEM coupling pockets with a kinematic coupling mechanism for smooth and realistic operation. A vacuum pipe close coupling bar is also provided as an optional fitting.

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