Rapido 979018

LB&SCR Dia.8 Van – MOD No.590

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Prototype Eras
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)

Manufacturer description

LBSC Diagram 8 Van
MOD internal user black No. 590
Double-sided brakes with single V-hangers
Unfitted
8-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

The Rapido LB&SCR Dia.8 Van is a model railway wagon available in OO gauge. It is part of the Rapido LB&SCR Dia.8 Van collection and represents a vehicle from the British Railways Late Crest period.

This model is based on the LBSC Diagram 8 Van and is a faithful representation of a vehicle from the time. It features a number of authentic details, including double-sided brakes with single V-hangers and wooden door stops.

The wagon is unfitted and features 8-spoke wheels running in metal bearings. The model also includes NEM coupler pockets for easy coupling to other locomotives or wagons.

The level of detail on the model is high, with intricate details both above and below the floor line. The livery application is of high quality, ensuring an accurate representation of the real thing. The model is available in a scale of 1:76, making it suitable for OO gauge models.