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Prototype Era
Era 2 (1875 to 1923) Pre-grouping
GCR Dia. 17B Covered Van
GCR Grey No. 43870
GCR Axleboxes
GCR Doors
GCR Lifting link brakes
Split-spoke wheels running in metal bearings
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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Rapido
983004
GCR Dia. 17B Van – No. 1846 CLC Grey
Rapido
983002
GCR Dia. 17B Van – No. 42495 GCR Grey
Rapido
983006
GCR Dia. 17B Van – No. 545341 LNER Grey (pre-36)
Rapido
983003
GCR Dia. 17B Van – No. 3847 CLC Grey
Rapido
983014
GCR Dia. 17B Van – No. E539249 BR(E) Grey
Rapido
983009
GCR Dia. 17B Van – No. 542793 LNER Grey (post-36)
Rapido
983007
GCR Dia. 17B Van – No. 537869 LNER Grey (pre-36)
Rapido
983008
GCR Dia. 17B Van – No. 538064 LNER Grey (post-36)
Rapido
983011
GCR Dia. 17B Van – No. 358581 LMS Bauxite (post-36)
Rapido
983010
GCR Dia. 17B Van – No. 358586 LMS Grey (pre-36)
Rapido
983005
GCR Dia. 17B Van – No. 537974 LNER Grey (pre-36)
Rapido
983013
GCR Dia. 17B Van – No. E539116 BR(E) Grey
Rapido
983012
GCR Dia. 17B Van – No. 358590 LMS Bauxite (post-36)
Date: 30/01/2026
The Rapido GCR Dia. 17B covered van (No. 43870) is a 1:76 scale model in OO gauge, representing a pre‑grouping Great Central Railway (GCR) vehicle. It carries the manufacturer part number 983001.
The model includes detailed GCR axleboxes, doors, lifting‑link brakes and split‑spoke wheels that run in metal bearings. It features a high level of detail both above and below the floor line, a high‑quality grey livery application and NEM coupler pockets.