Rapido 979012

LB&SCR Dia.8 Van – SR (post-36) No.46954

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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 brown (IoW, post-’36) No. 46954
Double-sided brakes with double V-hangers
Through-piped
9-spoke 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

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

The Rapido LB&SCR Dia.8 Van is a model representing a Southern Railway (SR) brown van, specifically No. 46954, in 1:76 scale. This model falls within the OO gauge range.

The model is part of the Rapido LB&SCR Dia.8 Van collection, which focuses on the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway's (LBSCR) van design. The model represents the period of the Big Four railway companies, including the LNER, LMS, GWR and SR.

Key features of the model include double-sided brakes with double V-hangers, through-piping, and 9-spoke wheels running in metal bearings. The model also features wooden door stops, high levels of detail above and below the floor line, and a high-quality livery application. NEM coupler pockets are included for easy coupling with other models.

This model is suitable for collectors and modellers of the Southern Railway era, particularly those interested in the LBSCR's van fleet.