Rapido 983002

GCR Dia. 17B Van – No. 42495 GCR Grey

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Prototype Era
Era 2 (1875 to 1923) Pre-grouping

Manufacturer description

GCR Dia. 17B Covered Van
GCR Grey No. 42495
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

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

The Rapido GCR Dia. 17B van, model number 42495 in GCR grey, is offered in OO gauge (1:76 scale) with the manufacturer's part number 983002. It represents the pre‑grouping era of British railways.

The model includes a covered van body with accurate axleboxes, doors and lifting‑link brakes. Split‑spoke wheels run on metal bearings and the kit provides a high level of detail both above and below the floor line, together with a high‑quality livery application.

Additional features comprise NEM coupler pockets to accept compatible couplings and a faithful replication of the original GCR appearance.