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Rapido 967023, OO Gauge, 5 Plank 1907 Open Wagon,  London Transport

Rapido Trains UK unveils first-ever ‘OO’ gauge models of 1907 Railway Clearing House private owner wagons.

Rapido Trains UK is to add some of the railway’s unsung heroes to its range of ‘OO’ gauge wagons: five- and seven-plank open wagons to the Railway Clearing House’s 1907 standards.

The Railway Clearing House was formed in 1842 and would go on to manage the flow of wagons between railway companies, standardise mileage rates and even provided neutral ground for railway managers to meet.

It issued a set of standards for goods wagon design in 1907, which were used by railway companies and wagon builders alike. Many thousands of private owner wagons were built to the RCH standards (which were revised in 1923) and many lasted until BR started to phase out wooden-bodied wagons in the 1960s. Those in industrial service continued to earn their keep until much later.

The RCH’s 1923 open wagon design has been produced by many different ‘OO’ gauge manufacturers over the years but the original 1907 design has never been produced before in ‘OO’. 

Our 1907 RCH open wagons boast an impressive spec:

Two body styles: five-plank and seven-plank with end doors
Ribbed- or smooth-tapered buffers
Square, rounded or Ellis axleboxes
Straight or bent ‘V’ hangers
Split- or solid-spoke wheels running metal bearings
Single- or double-sided brakes
NEM coupling pockets
UK designed
Fine detailed plastic bodies/chassis with metal parts

 

Will be well packed for shipping and we combine items to save on postage, if you need any further information please contact us

Rapido 967023, OO Gauge, 5 Plank 1907 Open Wagon, London Transport

£32.95Price
Only 3 left in stock

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