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Rapido 996001

GCR Dia. 6C 3-Plank Open – No. 1987 GCR Grey

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

Manufacturer description

GCR Dia. 6C 3-Plank Open
GCR Grey No. 1987
GCR Axleboxes
GCR Ribbed Buffers
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

Rapido GCR Dia. 6C 3‑Plank Open – No. 1987 GCR Grey is a 1:76 scale (OO gauge) model of a pre‑grouping Great Central Railway locomotive. The model is built to gauge OO and carries the manufacturer part number 996001.

Key features include GCR‑specification axleboxes, ribbed buffers and lifting‑link brakes, as well as split‑spoke wheels that run in metal bearings. The detailing is high, with accurate representation above and below the floor line and a high‑quality livery application. The model also incorporates NEM coupler pockets for compatibility with standard British model railway couplings.