Rapido 978123

Metropolitan ‘Evolution’ Non-Corridor First No.642

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

Manufacturer description

‘Evolution’ 48’ non-corridor bogie coaches
Metropolitan Railway Livery
First No.642
Tooling and Detail features:
Arc roofs
Electric lighting
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
978123
RRP
£69.95
Release date
Q3 2026

Model details

Gauge
OO
Tooling date
2023
DCC status
DCC Not compatible
Livery
Teak
Finish
Pristine
Running number
642
Features
Interior lighting

Prototype information

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

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The Rapido Metropolitan 'Evolution' Non-Corridor First No.642 is a model railway coach that represents a pre-grouping era vehicle. It is part of the Rapido Evolution Batch 2 collection and is available in OO gauge.

The coach features a Metropolitan Railway livery and is based on the 48' non-corridor bogie coaches of the time. The model includes several key features such as arc roofs, electric lighting, and Fox pattern bogies. It also boasts full internal and external detail, allowing for a highly realistic representation of the real-life coach.

The model has working lighting and includes NEM coupling pockets with a kinematic coupling mechanism. An additional feature is an optional 'vacuum pipe' close coupling bar, which adds to the model's authenticity.

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