Rapido 987009

LNWR D17b Brake – BR Departmental No.DM280936

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Prototype Era
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

Manufacturer description

LNWR Dia17b Brake Van
BR Black Departmental No.DM280936
Veranda Glass Removed
Veranda Doors Removed
Spoked 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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Prototype information

The Rapido model of the LNWR D17b Brake is a scale representation of a British Railways late crest period brake van. The model is part of the Rapido LNWR Dia.17b Brake collection and is designed to accurately depict the characteristics of a Departmental No.DM280936 brake van.

The model is constructed in OO gauge and is available in a scale of 1:76. Key features of the model include the removal of the veranda glass and doors, which were typical of this type of brake van. The model also features spoked wheels running in metal bearings, providing a high level of authenticity.

The model boasts a high level of detail, both above and below the floor line, and features a high-quality livery application. NEM coupler pockets are also included, allowing for easy coupling with other model trains.