Rapido 978232

BR Malachite ‘Evolution’ Non-Corridor Carriage Brake Third No.S8523

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Prototype Eras
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

Manufacturer description

‘Evolution’ 48’ non-corridor bogie coaches
BR Malachite Livery
Brake third No. S8523
Tooling and Detail features:
Elliptical 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
978232
RRP
£69.95
Release date
2027

Model details

Gauge
OO
Features
Interior lighting

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The Rapido BR Malachite 'Evolution' Non-Corridor Carriage Brake Third No S8523 is a model of a British Railways carriage from the early crest period. This model is part of the Rapido Evolution Batch 3 collection.

The model features a non-corridor 48 foot bogie coach with a BR Malachite livery. The tooling and detail are notable, including elliptical roofs, electric lighting, and footboards on the guard's bogie only. The model also features Fox pattern bogies and full internal and external detail.

The model includes working lighting and NEM coupling pockets with a kinematic coupling mechanism, allowing for smooth connection and disconnection from other carriages. An optional 'vacuum pipe' close coupling bar is also available.

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