Rapido 978151

NER ‘Evolution’ Non-Corridor Third No.540

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

Manufacturer description

‘Evolution’ 48’ non-corridor bogie coaches
North Eastern Railway Livery
Third No.540
Tooling and Detail features:
Clerestory roofs
Gas 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
978151
RRP
£69.95
Release date
Q3 2026

Model details

Gauge
OO
DCC status
DCC Not compatible
Livery
Crimson Lake
Finish
Pristine
Tooling date
2023
Running number
540
Features
Interior lighting

Prototype information

Coach type
Freelance Evolution Non-Corridor
Operator
North Eastern Railway
TOPS classification
(T) Third

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The Rapido NER 'Evolution' Non-Corridor Third No.540 is a model of a 48' non-corridor bogie coach in OO gauge, representing the pre-grouping period. This model is part of the Rapido Evolution Batch 2 collection.

The coach features a North Eastern Railway livery and includes various tooling and detail features such as a clerestory roof, gas lighting, and full-length lower footboards. The model also boasts Fox pattern bogies and includes full internal and external detail.

In addition, the model has working lighting and comes with NEM coupling pockets with a kinematic coupling mechanism. An optional 'vacuum pipe' close coupling bar is also provided.

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