Rapido 979016

LB&SCR Dia.8 Van – BR Departmental No.DS1913

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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

LBSC Diagram 8 Van
BR departmental grey No. DS1913
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

Catalogue listing

Model details

The Rapido LB&SCR Dia.8 Van in BR Departmental No. DS1913 is a model train available in OO gauge. This model represents a van in use during the British Railways Early Crest period.

The van is based on the LBSC Diagram 8 design and features a BR departmental grey livery with the number DS1913. It is an unfitted vehicle, meaning it does not have a vacuum brake system. The model includes double-sided brakes with double V-hangers, which were used to apply the brakes to the vehicle.

The Rapido model features 4-hole disc wheels that run in metal bearings, adding to its authenticity. The wooden door stops are also accurately represented. The model has a high level of detail above and below the floor line, allowing enthusiasts to appreciate its intricate features.

The model is designed with a high quality livery application, ensuring a realistic finish. It also includes NEM coupler pockets, allowing it to be easily coupled to other NEM-compliant models. The model is scaled to 1:76, making it suitable for OO gauge railway layouts.