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Rapido 979010

LB&SCR Dia.8 Van – SR (post-36) Departmental No.01246S

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Prototype Era
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)

Manufacturer description

LBSC Diagram 8 Van
SR departmental grey (post-’36) No. 01246S
Double-sided brakes with double V-hangers
Unfitted
4-hole disc wheels running in metal bearings
Wooden door stops
High level of detail above and below the floor line
High quality livery application
NEM coupler pockets
1:76 scale, (OO gauge)
UK designed

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Model details

Prototype information

The Rapido LB&SCR Dia.8 Van SR (post-36) Departmental No. 01246S is a model train carriage designed for OO gauge model railways. This model is part of the Rapido LB&SCR Dia.8 Van collection, which focuses on the LBSC Diagram 8 Van.

The model represents a departmental van in SR departmental grey livery, introduced after 1936. Notable features include double-sided brakes with double V-hangers and unfitted design, indicating that it does not have a vacuum braking system. The model's wheels are 4-hole disc wheels running on metal bearings.

The Rapido model features a high level of detail, both above and below the floor line. The livery application is of high quality. The model is designed to accommodate NEM coupler pockets, allowing for easy connection to other model trains. The scale of the model is 1:76, equivalent to OO gauge.