Rapido 983014

GCR Dia. 17B Van – No. E539249 BR(E) Grey

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Prototype Era
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest

Manufacturer description

GCR Dia. 17B Covered Van
BR Grey No. E539249
LNER Axleboxes
GCR Doors
GCR Lifting link brakes
Disc 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

Rapido GCR Dia. 17B Covered Van – No. E539249, painted in BR Grey with the number E539249 displayed on the side. It is supplied as a British Railways Early Crest model, in OO gauge (1:76 scale) and carries the manufacturer part number 983014.

The model includes LNER axleboxes, GCR style doors and GCR lifting‑link brakes. The wheels are disc type and run in metal bearings. High levels of detail are applied both above and below the floor line, and the livery is finished to a high standard. NEM coupler pockets are fitted to allow the use of compatible couplings.

The finished product is intended for use on OO gauge layout and represents the period of British Railways early crest liveries.