Rapido 987013

LNWR D17b Brake – MSC No.5237

Manufacturer catalogue image - please note that pre-release images may be CAD renders or CGI/AI images rather than photographs

Prototype Eras
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

Manufacturer description

LNWR Dia17b Brake Van
Manchester Ship Canal No.5237
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

Catalogue listing

Model details

The Rapido LNWR D17b Brake is a model locomotive, specifically designed for OO gauge model railways. This particular model represents a British Railways Early Crest era vehicle.

The model is part of the Rapido LNWR Dia.17b Brake collection, which focuses on the London and North Western Railway's (LNWR) distinctive D17b brake vans. The model in question is Manchester Ship Canal No.5237, a specific example of this type of vehicle.

Some notable features of this model include the removal of the veranda glass and doors, which adds to the accuracy of the representation. The model also boasts spoked wheels running on metal bearings for a smooth and realistic motion. The level of detail is high, both above and below the floor line, and the livery application is of a high quality. The model is designed to be compatible with standard NEM coupler pockets.