Name: Rapido 978211 GNoSR ‘Evolution’ Non-Corridor First No.18
Brand: Rapido
SKU: 978211
Price: 69.95 GBP

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

Manufacturer description

‘Evolution’ 48’ non-corridor bogie coaches
GNoSR Livery
First No. 18
Tooling and Detail features:
Elliptical 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

978211

RRP

£69.95

Release date

2027

Model details

Gauge

Features

Interior lighting

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The Rapido 'Evolution' 48' GNoSR Non-Corridor First No.18 model represents a pre-grouping era coach, specifically designed to emulate the appearance and features of the generic 48' bogie coaches used by the Great North of Scotland Railway.

This model is part of the 'Evolution' series, which features a range of coaches with distinct roof designs, including arc, elliptical and clerestory styles. The roofs are removable, allowing modellers to insert figures into the coaches.

The model includes a variety of separately fitted parts and interior details to enhance the overall appearance, including luggage racks, picture frames on compartment dividers and passenger emergency alarm 'butterflies'. The coaches also feature internal working lighting controlled by a magnetic magic wand, with a potentiometer allowing modellers to adjust the brightness to their preference.

The model's bogies are fitted with Fox pattern bogies and electrical pickups, with some versions featuring extra footboards and central lower footboards. The coaches are also equipped with NEM coupling pockets and optional close coupling bars modelled on vacuum pipes.

The model is designed to be highly detailed and accurate, with features such as full-length lower footboards and a range of separately fitted parts to recreate the appearance of different gas and electric lighting fittings.