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Well, we do like to do things differently here!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eThat locomotive is the LNER Y7, which started life as the North Eastern Railway’s H Class. The first six were built in 1888 to Thomas Worsdell’s design, to replace elderly Manning Wardle locomotives on the NER’s docks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1026\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/932-Y7-ProSample-002-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55189\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eThey were the perfect dockyard locomotive. They were rugged and simple. Their short wheelbase could navigate the tight curves and poor track but their relatively large boilers created plenty of steam to shunt large trains. The first batch proved so successful that a further ten locomotives were ordered in 1891 followed by another three in 1897.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eAll 19 passed into LNER ownership at the Grouping where, newly classified Y7, they could be found all over the network. The LNER found them so useful that a further five were built in 1923, 35 years after the original engines were introduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eOutwardly, the Y7s appeared to have no coal bunker. However, a bunker was built internally into the left hand water tank and loaded from the top. This could hold 6.25cwt in coal – a rather small amount – and often coal could be seen piled on top of the left hand water tank and even on the cab roof! Some engines were fitted with shunting poles to allow shunting of wagons on adjacent lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1063\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/932-Y7-ProSample-018-Line-Up-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55191\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eThe Y7s were modified over the years. Early engines were fitted with Ramsbottom safety valves encased in a brass cover whilst later engines received standard Ross ‘pop’ safety valves. Originally designed with a handbrake and dumb buffers, later engines were fitted with steam brakes and traditional buffers. One was fitted with vacuum brakes for working passenger trains on the North Sunderland Railway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eOriginally concentrated in North East locations such as Darlington and Gateshead works, Alexandra Docks and Tyne Dock, the Y7s spread themselves far and wide, from St Margaret’s shed and Leith docks in Scotland to Tweedmouth and York and even as far south as Stratford and Neasden. This net was cast even further during wartime: some were loaned to the Ministry of Works at Shrawardine near Shrewsbury, one to the Admiralty at Kyle of Lochalsh and three to the Royal Arsenal at Woolwich.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1351\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/932-Y7-ProSample-011-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55190\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eDock work however was hit hard during the Great Depression and between 1929 and 1932, 16 Y7s were withdrawn. Nine were sold into industry. A further three were later sold into industrial service and BR only inherited two Y7s in 1948 to become Nos. 68088 and 68089. The later was used on the North Sunderland Railway until it closed in 1951. 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Despite the similarities, the E Class is instantly recognisable thanks to its larger driving wheels, while the smaller bunker means that the tanks, cab and bunker on this Branchline model are all-new too. Then there is the original boiler with clack valves and Ramsbottom safety valves – another early feature that necessitates its own, dedicated tooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model boasts a diecast metal running plate with integral tank weights, again produced new for the E Class to portray the differences seen between the E and E1, and to this the precision moulded components are added, from the tanks to the boiler and many smaller details alongside. 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Whilst the drive train and electronics may not be visible, every part of the model that can be seen is treated to an exquisite paint finish to complete the look, with rich colours and precision printing of the numbering and lettering to produce a model as elegant as its Victorian prototype.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBachmann Branchline OO Scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePristine NER Lined Green \u0026amp; Maroon Livery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRunning No. 495\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipped with a Next18 DCC Decoder Socket – Recommend Decoder \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.grandadstrainshop.co.uk\/products\/bachmann-36-567a-next18-dcc-loco-decoder-with-brake-button-function\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eitem No. 36-567A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength 118mm (over couplings)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAIL VARIATIONS SPECIFIC TO THIS MODEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoiler Clack Valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRamsbottom Safety Valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell Whistle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteam Brakes Only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlain Smokebox Door\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwin Smokebox Door Handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParallel Shank Buffers with Round Mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Bunker without Coal Rails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear Cab Windows without Bars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBACHMANN BRANCHLINE NER E CLASS (J71) SPECIFICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMECHANISM:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoreless motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrical pickup from all wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate metal bearings fitted to each driving axle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast metal chassis block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast metal gearbox, with gearing arranged for prototypical running speeds and haulage capabilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5mm (OO gauge) wheels to NEM310 \u0026amp; 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Early examples had clack valves feeding the boiler with Ramsbottom safety valves and a bell whistle. Later, Ross Pop safety valves and a tubular whistle were fitted and the clack valves were removed, bringing commonality between the E and E1 types. Metal bufferbeams were employed as built, but later many were fitted with wooden planks sandwiched between two metal sheets, as found on the later E1 engines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe E Class tanks were found to be suitable workhorses for the NER’s sprawling network across the North East, particularly at coastal ports, freight depots and wharves where tracks could feature tight curves and weight restrictions were often in place. They were also suited to station pilot duties and local trip working, as well as allocations at the NER’s Darlington Works and Shildon workshops where they handled internal movements. All 120 locomotives passed into LNER ownership upon Grouping in 1923, becoming J71s, and remained in similar roles to those the NER had previously assigned them. By 1930 however, the E1s (now classified as J72s by the LNER) had started to replace the older J71s and by the time of Nationalisation in 1948, the class had been depleted by almost a third, leaving 81 examples in traffic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fleet that British Railways (BR) inherited in 1948 remained largely intact to start with, but by the 1950s they were being replaced by new 350hp Diesel Shunters (later BR Class 08) and by 1961 the final J71, No. 68233, had been withdrawn after a service life of 74 years. 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Ever since this controversial move there has been a desire to see a OO scale model of this Victorian masterpiece, and now, we are delighted to fulfil those wishes with this brand-new model developed for Bachmann’s EFE Rail range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elegant lines of William Adams’s original design have been captured faithfully in the new EFE Rail model, for which a comprehensive tooling suite has been developed allowing accurate models of the twenty-strong fleet to be produced across their working lives and, for No. 563 at least, during its time in preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmploying a large number of diecast metal components to provide the optimal weight distribution needed for this 4-4-0 locomotive to perform at its best, the EFE Rail T3 is powered by a five pole motor and flywheel which is geared to the rear driving axle. DCC provision comes in the form of a Next18 decoder socket mounted in the tender, where a speaker is also fitted, meanwhile within the cab of the model a firebox lighting system has been installed which operates on both analogue and DCC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn innovative loco-to-tender coupling design provides both integral electrical connections and a close coupling feature, whilst at either end of the model NEM coupling pockets are fitted and sprung metal buffers are mounted on each bufferbeam. 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The elegant appearance of the T3 carried many hallmarks of a locomotive designed by William Adams, with long frames extending beyond the smokebox and stovepipe chimneys. Intended for use on the undulating lines west of Salisbury, they worked from depots on the Bournemouth line as well as the West of England line. Whilst in service several changes and modifications were made to the locomotives including the replacement of the original equalising beam suspension with traditional springing. In addition, once Dugald Drummond took post as the LSWR’s Chief Mechanical Engineer he began to change the stovepipe chimney to one of his own design whilst some examples also received Drummond boilers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll twenty locomotives were inherited by the Southern Railway (SR) at Grouping in 1923, however with the SR being an early adopter of electrification there soon became a locomotive surplus and within ten years, all but three T3s had been withdrawn. The final three were withdrawn in 1936, 1942 and 1945 – the last being No. 563 which was then stored before appearing at the centenary of Waterloo Station in 1948. No. 563 would go on to be saved as part of the national collection, appearing at the Museum of British Transport at Clapham and then the National Railway Museum (NRM) at York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2017, having been loaned for use in theatre productions of The Railway Children in both Canada and London, the NRM transferred ownership of No. 563 to the Swanage Railway Trust 563 Locomotive Group, a move that drew much attention at the time but one that ultimately resulted in the locomotive being restored to full working order. 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Ever since this controversial move there has been a desire to see a OO scale model of this Victorian masterpiece, and now, we are delighted to fulfil those wishes with this brand-new model developed for Bachmann’s EFE Rail range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elegant lines of William Adams’s original design have been captured faithfully in the new EFE Rail model, for which a comprehensive tooling suite has been developed allowing accurate models of the twenty-strong fleet to be produced across their working lives and, for No. 563 at least, during its time in preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmploying a large number of diecast metal components to provide the optimal weight distribution needed for this 4-4-0 locomotive to perform at its best, the EFE Rail T3 is powered by a five pole motor and flywheel which is geared to the rear driving axle. DCC provision comes in the form of a Next18 decoder socket mounted in the tender, where a speaker is also fitted, meanwhile within the cab of the model a firebox lighting system has been installed which operates on both analogue and DCC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn innovative loco-to-tender coupling design provides both integral electrical connections and a close coupling feature, whilst at either end of the model NEM coupling pockets are fitted and sprung metal buffers are mounted on each bufferbeam. Each model sports an array of locomotive- and era-specific detailing as appropriate, all of which is highlighted by the ornate livery application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEFE Rail OO Scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePristine LSWR Adams Green livery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRunning No. 561\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtched Numberplates included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipped with a Next18 DCC Decoder Socket – Recommend Decoder \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.grandadstrainshop.co.uk\/products\/bachmann-36-567a-next18-dcc-loco-decoder-with-brake-button-function\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eitem No. 36-567A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength 228mm (over couplings)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAIL VARIATIONS SPECIFIC TO THIS MODEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdams Boiler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdams Chimney\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdams Smokebox Door\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlush Smokebox Saddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEqualising Beam Suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluted Coupling Rods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplasher Beading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront and Rear Bogie Wheel Splashers*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBufferbeam Side Chains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePiston Tail Rods*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble Whistle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLamp Iron Sockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLSWR Discs and Diamond Head Signals*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*supplied separately for optional fitting\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEFE RAIL LSWR T3 SPECIFICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMECHANISM:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive pole motor with flywheel mounted in the locomotive, driving the rear set of driving wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrical pickup from all driving wheels and tender wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate metal bearings fitted to each driving wheel axle and each bogie wheel axle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal bearings fitted to each tender wheel axle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast metal chassis fitted to both the locomotive and tender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGearing arranged for prototypical running speeds and haulage capabilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16.5mm (OO gauge) wheels to NEM310 \u0026amp; NEM311 standards with authentic profile and detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValve gear of metal construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscreet snap-together locomotive to tender drawbar with integral close coupling mechanism and electrical connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprung front bogie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront bogie features a clip-in front section with optional blank filler or coupling adapter with integral coupling pocket to NEM362 standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTender features a close coupling mechanism which is fitted with a coupling pocket to NEM362 standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to operate on curves of second radius (438mm) or greater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast metal boiler, running plate, front splashers and locomotive footsteps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInjection-moulded cab, tender body and frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional metal detail parts including etched step treads, handrails and handrail knobs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprung metal buffers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately fitted detail parts including lamp irons, injectors, whistle, vacuum pipes, brakes and brake rigging (on both the locomotive and tender)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepresentation of the inside valve gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTender fitted with coal-effect load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCab interior detailing including boiler backhead controls and gauges, brake standard and tender sandboxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHinged and posable metal fall plate between the locomotive and tender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model supplied with a full set of decorated, model-specific accessories including bogie splashers, guard irons and etched engine head signals – LSWR-period models are supplied with LSWR-style discs and LSWR diamonds, SR-period models are supplied with SR-style discs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhere appropriate, models will be supplied with a set of authentically decorated etched number plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIGHTING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirebox lighting with twin LEDs operating on DC and DCC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTextured filter in the firebox hole to simulate a burning coal fire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDCC:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNext18 DCC decoder interface located in the tender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOUND:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwin speakers installed in the tender of all models for optimum sound reproduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIVERY APPLICATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic liveries applied to all models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple paint applications employed on each model using LSWR\/SR specification colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLogos, numerals and text added as appropriate using multi-stage tampo printing utilizing authentic typefaces, logos and colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLSWR T3 HISTORY \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of a family of four 4-4-0 locomotives, the first T3 was built by the LSWR in 1892 and by the end of 1893, the twenty-strong fleet had been completed. The elegant appearance of the T3 carried many hallmarks of a locomotive designed by William Adams, with long frames extending beyond the smokebox and stovepipe chimneys. Intended for use on the undulating lines west of Salisbury, they worked from depots on the Bournemouth line as well as the West of England line. Whilst in service several changes and modifications were made to the locomotives including the replacement of the original equalising beam suspension with traditional springing. In addition, once Dugald Drummond took post as the LSWR’s Chief Mechanical Engineer he began to change the stovepipe chimney to one of his own design whilst some examples also received Drummond boilers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll twenty locomotives were inherited by the Southern Railway (SR) at Grouping in 1923, however with the SR being an early adopter of electrification there soon became a locomotive surplus and within ten years, all but three T3s had been withdrawn. The final three were withdrawn in 1936, 1942 and 1945 – the last being No. 563 which was then stored before appearing at the centenary of Waterloo Station in 1948. No. 563 would go on to be saved as part of the national collection, appearing at the Museum of British Transport at Clapham and then the National Railway Museum (NRM) at York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2017, having been loaned for use in theatre productions of The Railway Children in both Canada and London, the NRM transferred ownership of No. 563 to the Swanage Railway Trust 563 Locomotive Group, a move that drew much attention at the time but one that ultimately resulted in the locomotive being restored to full working order. No. 563 returned to steam in October 2023 at the Swanage Railway where it can be found running today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EFE Rail model has been developed with the help of the South Western Circle – the historical society for the London South Western Railway – who have provided archive drawings and photographs, and the Swanage Railway Trust 563 Locomotive Group who have provided access to the preserved locomotive throughout its restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bachmann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55028919337345,"sku":"E85019","price":170.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/E85019.jpg?v=1764355416"},{"product_id":"rapido-trains-uk-930001-gnr-8-ton-van-gn-livery-no-10959","title":"Rapido Trains UK 930001 - GNR 8 Ton Van - GN Livery No. 10959","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"entry-title\"\u003eGNR 8-Ton Van\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"content\" class=\"site-content\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\"\u003e\u003cmain id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\"\u003e\n\u003carticle id=\"post-52430\" class=\"post-52430 page type-page status-publish hentry\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eDesigned and built by the Great Northern Railway, the 8-Ton van was conceived as a multi-purpose express covered goods vehicle and was subsequently constructed in numerous variants to accommodate more specialised traffic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/STG_7707.jpg?v=1777039183\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eIntroduced in the early 1900s, they were produced in 4 body styles: non-vented, end and roof vented, end-vent only and roof-vent only versions. The vans were built on a conventional 10’ 0” wheelbase underframe, however with a length of 22’ 5” over the buffers, and 19’ 0” length over headstocks they were quite long. This made them ideal for quickly transporting a large number of perishables and goods across the GNR network and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/STG_7685.jpg?v=1777039183\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eIn addition to the conventional goods traffic, specific versions were also built to transport meat, fruit and other more hazardous materials. Conversions of 26 of the wagons took place between 1914 and 1916 to make them suitable for the carriage of explosives and gunpowder. Following the end of WW1 a further 49 were subsequently altered into insulated meat vans. Versions were also produced for the traffic of fruit, which included fitting shelves on the inside and side steps for easier access. Our research shows these being used for regular services on the adjacent Great Eastern Railway, with Wisbech being a permanent destination marking on some vehicles, so a perfect accompaniment for our J70 tram locomotives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eThe GNR works at Doncaster built these in their droves and by 1941 the LNER showed a whopping 1739 vans still in service, 253 of which were assigned as fruit variants. Despite a large number of them being scrapped following WW2, just under half of them made it into nationalisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/STG_7707.jpg?v=1777039183\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eThe last surviving example of the GNR 8-Ton Van, Engineering tool van E432764, had been lined up for preservation by the National Railway Museum, but it was subsequently scrapped, thus consigning the diagram to the history books. Our model features the usual wealth of detail, including varying end and roof vents, and stepped and non-stepped versions. The models are also fitted with metal bearings that will help with smooth running and shunting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eThis wagon has the following features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGNR 8T express van\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. 10959\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGNR freight brown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo end vents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoof vents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo side steps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSplit-spoke wheels running in metal bearings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh level of detail above and below the floor line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh quality livery application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNEM coupler pockets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:76 scale, (OO gauge)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUK designed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/main\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55565647118721,"sku":"930001","price":29.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/930001.png?v=1777039266"},{"product_id":"rapido-trains-uk-930003-gnr-8-ton-van-gn-explosives-livery-no-55101","title":"Rapido Trains UK 930003 - GNR 8 Ton Van – GN Explosives Livery No.55101","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"entry-title\"\u003eGNR 8-Ton Van\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"content\" class=\"site-content\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\"\u003e\u003cmain id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\"\u003e\n\u003carticle id=\"post-52430\" class=\"post-52430 page type-page status-publish hentry\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eDesigned and built by the Great Northern Railway, the 8-Ton van was conceived as a multi-purpose express covered goods vehicle and was subsequently constructed in numerous variants to accommodate more specialised traffic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/STG_7707.jpg?v=1777039183\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eIntroduced in the early 1900s, they were produced in 4 body styles: non-vented, end and roof vented, end-vent only and roof-vent only versions. The vans were built on a conventional 10’ 0” wheelbase underframe, however with a length of 22’ 5” over the buffers, and 19’ 0” length over headstocks they were quite long. This made them ideal for quickly transporting a large number of perishables and goods across the GNR network and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/STG_7685.jpg?v=1777039183\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eIn addition to the conventional goods traffic, specific versions were also built to transport meat, fruit and other more hazardous materials. Conversions of 26 of the wagons took place between 1914 and 1916 to make them suitable for the carriage of explosives and gunpowder. Following the end of WW1 a further 49 were subsequently altered into insulated meat vans. Versions were also produced for the traffic of fruit, which included fitting shelves on the inside and side steps for easier access. Our research shows these being used for regular services on the adjacent Great Eastern Railway, with Wisbech being a permanent destination marking on some vehicles, so a perfect accompaniment for our J70 tram locomotives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eThe GNR works at Doncaster built these in their droves and by 1941 the LNER showed a whopping 1739 vans still in service, 253 of which were assigned as fruit variants. Despite a large number of them being scrapped following WW2, just under half of them made it into nationalisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/STG_7707.jpg?v=1777039183\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eThe last surviving example of the GNR 8-Ton Van, Engineering tool van E432764, had been lined up for preservation by the National Railway Museum, but it was subsequently scrapped, thus consigning the diagram to the history books. Our model features the usual wealth of detail, including varying end and roof vents, and stepped and non-stepped versions. The models are also fitted with metal bearings that will help with smooth running and shunting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eThis wagon has the following features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGNR 8T express van\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. 55101\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGNR freight brown marked ‘Explosives’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo end vents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo roof vents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide steps fitted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSplit-spoke wheels running in metal bearings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh level of detail above and below the floor line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh quality livery application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNEM coupler pockets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:76 scale, (OO gauge)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUK designed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/main\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55565656424833,"sku":"930003","price":29.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/930003.png?v=1777039660"},{"product_id":"rapido-trains-uk-930005-gnr-8-ton-van-gn-fruit-livery-no-20962","title":"Rapido Trains UK 930005 - GNR 8 Ton Van – GN Fruit Livery No.20962","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"entry-title\"\u003eGNR 8-Ton Van\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"content\" class=\"site-content\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\"\u003e\u003cmain id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\"\u003e\n\u003carticle id=\"post-52430\" class=\"post-52430 page type-page status-publish hentry\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eDesigned and built by the Great Northern Railway, the 8-Ton van was conceived as a multi-purpose express covered goods vehicle and was subsequently constructed in numerous variants to accommodate more specialised traffic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/STG_7707.jpg?v=1777039183\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eIntroduced in the early 1900s, they were produced in 4 body styles: non-vented, end and roof vented, end-vent only and roof-vent only versions. The vans were built on a conventional 10’ 0” wheelbase underframe, however with a length of 22’ 5” over the buffers, and 19’ 0” length over headstocks they were quite long. This made them ideal for quickly transporting a large number of perishables and goods across the GNR network and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/STG_7685.jpg?v=1777039183\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eIn addition to the conventional goods traffic, specific versions were also built to transport meat, fruit and other more hazardous materials. Conversions of 26 of the wagons took place between 1914 and 1916 to make them suitable for the carriage of explosives and gunpowder. Following the end of WW1 a further 49 were subsequently altered into insulated meat vans. Versions were also produced for the traffic of fruit, which included fitting shelves on the inside and side steps for easier access. Our research shows these being used for regular services on the adjacent Great Eastern Railway, with Wisbech being a permanent destination marking on some vehicles, so a perfect accompaniment for our J70 tram locomotives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eThe GNR works at Doncaster built these in their droves and by 1941 the LNER showed a whopping 1739 vans still in service, 253 of which were assigned as fruit variants. Despite a large number of them being scrapped following WW2, just under half of them made it into nationalisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/STG_7707.jpg?v=1777039183\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eThe last surviving example of the GNR 8-Ton Van, Engineering tool van E432764, had been lined up for preservation by the National Railway Museum, but it was subsequently scrapped, thus consigning the diagram to the history books. Our model features the usual wealth of detail, including varying end and roof vents, and stepped and non-stepped versions. The models are also fitted with metal bearings that will help with smooth running and shunting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eThis wagon has the following features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGNR 8T express van\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. 20962\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGNR freight brown marked ‘Fruit’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSliding end vents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoof vents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide steps fitted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSplit-spoke wheels running in metal bearings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh level of detail above and below the floor line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh quality livery application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNEM coupler pockets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:76 scale, (OO gauge)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUK designed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/main\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55565657833857,"sku":"930005","price":29.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/930005.png?v=1777039761"},{"product_id":"rapido-trains-uk-930006-gnr-8-ton-van-ne-large-letters-no-416790","title":"Rapido Trains UK 930006 - GNR 8 Ton Van – NE (Large Letters) No.416790","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"entry-title\"\u003eGNR 8-Ton Van\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"content\" class=\"site-content\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\"\u003e\u003cmain id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\"\u003e\n\u003carticle id=\"post-52430\" class=\"post-52430 page type-page status-publish hentry\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eDesigned and built by the Great Northern Railway, the 8-Ton van was conceived as a multi-purpose express covered goods vehicle and was subsequently constructed in numerous variants to accommodate more specialised traffic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/STG_7707.jpg?v=1777039183\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eIntroduced in the early 1900s, they were produced in 4 body styles: non-vented, end and roof vented, end-vent only and roof-vent only versions. The vans were built on a conventional 10’ 0” wheelbase underframe, however with a length of 22’ 5” over the buffers, and 19’ 0” length over headstocks they were quite long. This made them ideal for quickly transporting a large number of perishables and goods across the GNR network and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/STG_7685.jpg?v=1777039183\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eIn addition to the conventional goods traffic, specific versions were also built to transport meat, fruit and other more hazardous materials. Conversions of 26 of the wagons took place between 1914 and 1916 to make them suitable for the carriage of explosives and gunpowder. Following the end of WW1 a further 49 were subsequently altered into insulated meat vans. Versions were also produced for the traffic of fruit, which included fitting shelves on the inside and side steps for easier access. Our research shows these being used for regular services on the adjacent Great Eastern Railway, with Wisbech being a permanent destination marking on some vehicles, so a perfect accompaniment for our J70 tram locomotives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eThe GNR works at Doncaster built these in their droves and by 1941 the LNER showed a whopping 1739 vans still in service, 253 of which were assigned as fruit variants. Despite a large number of them being scrapped following WW2, just under half of them made it into nationalisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/STG_7707.jpg?v=1777039183\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eThe last surviving example of the GNR 8-Ton Van, Engineering tool van E432764, had been lined up for preservation by the National Railway Museum, but it was subsequently scrapped, thus consigning the diagram to the history books. Our model features the usual wealth of detail, including varying end and roof vents, and stepped and non-stepped versions. The models are also fitted with metal bearings that will help with smooth running and shunting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eThis wagon has the following features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGNR 8T express van\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. 416790\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLNER bauxite with NE large letters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo end vents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoof vents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo side steps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSplit-spoke wheels running in metal bearings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh level of detail above and below the floor line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh quality livery application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNEM coupler pockets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:76 scale, (OO gauge)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUK designed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/main\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55565658784129,"sku":"930006","price":29.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/930006.png?v=1777039864"},{"product_id":"rapido-trains-uk-930008-gnr-8-ton-van-ne-large-letters-no-439058","title":"Rapido Trains UK 930008 - GNR 8 Ton Van – NE (Large Letters) No.439058","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"entry-title\"\u003eGNR 8-Ton Van\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"content\" class=\"site-content\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\"\u003e\u003cmain id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\"\u003e\n\u003carticle id=\"post-52430\" class=\"post-52430 page type-page status-publish hentry\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eDesigned and built by the Great Northern Railway, the 8-Ton van was conceived as a multi-purpose express covered goods vehicle and was subsequently constructed in numerous variants to accommodate more specialised traffic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/STG_7707.jpg?v=1777039183\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eIntroduced in the early 1900s, they were produced in 4 body styles: non-vented, end and roof vented, end-vent only and roof-vent only versions. The vans were built on a conventional 10’ 0” wheelbase underframe, however with a length of 22’ 5” over the buffers, and 19’ 0” length over headstocks they were quite long. This made them ideal for quickly transporting a large number of perishables and goods across the GNR network and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/STG_7685.jpg?v=1777039183\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eIn addition to the conventional goods traffic, specific versions were also built to transport meat, fruit and other more hazardous materials. Conversions of 26 of the wagons took place between 1914 and 1916 to make them suitable for the carriage of explosives and gunpowder. Following the end of WW1 a further 49 were subsequently altered into insulated meat vans. Versions were also produced for the traffic of fruit, which included fitting shelves on the inside and side steps for easier access. Our research shows these being used for regular services on the adjacent Great Eastern Railway, with Wisbech being a permanent destination marking on some vehicles, so a perfect accompaniment for our J70 tram locomotives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eThe GNR works at Doncaster built these in their droves and by 1941 the LNER showed a whopping 1739 vans still in service, 253 of which were assigned as fruit variants. Despite a large number of them being scrapped following WW2, just under half of them made it into nationalisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/STG_7707.jpg?v=1777039183\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eThe last surviving example of the GNR 8-Ton Van, Engineering tool van E432764, had been lined up for preservation by the National Railway Museum, but it was subsequently scrapped, thus consigning the diagram to the history books. Our model features the usual wealth of detail, including varying end and roof vents, and stepped and non-stepped versions. The models are also fitted with metal bearings that will help with smooth running and shunting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eThis wagon has the following features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGNR 8T express van\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. 439058\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLNER bauxite with NE large letters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSliding end vents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoof vents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo side steps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSplit-spoke wheels running in metal bearings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh level of detail above and below the floor line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh quality livery application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNEM coupler pockets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:76 scale, (OO gauge)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUK designed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/main\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55565659832705,"sku":null,"price":29.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/930008.png?v=1777039954"},{"product_id":"rapido-trains-uk-930012-gnr-8-ton-van-br-no-e408862","title":"Rapido Trains UK 930012 - GNR 8 Ton Van – BR No.E408862","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"entry-title\"\u003eGNR 8-Ton Van\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"content\" class=\"site-content\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\"\u003e\u003cmain id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\"\u003e\n\u003carticle id=\"post-52430\" class=\"post-52430 page type-page status-publish hentry\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eDesigned and built by the Great Northern Railway, the 8-Ton van was conceived as a multi-purpose express covered goods vehicle and was subsequently constructed in numerous variants to accommodate more specialised traffic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/STG_7707.jpg?v=1777039183\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eIntroduced in the early 1900s, they were produced in 4 body styles: non-vented, end and roof vented, end-vent only and roof-vent only versions. The vans were built on a conventional 10’ 0” wheelbase underframe, however with a length of 22’ 5” over the buffers, and 19’ 0” length over headstocks they were quite long. This made them ideal for quickly transporting a large number of perishables and goods across the GNR network and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/STG_7685.jpg?v=1777039183\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eIn addition to the conventional goods traffic, specific versions were also built to transport meat, fruit and other more hazardous materials. Conversions of 26 of the wagons took place between 1914 and 1916 to make them suitable for the carriage of explosives and gunpowder. Following the end of WW1 a further 49 were subsequently altered into insulated meat vans. Versions were also produced for the traffic of fruit, which included fitting shelves on the inside and side steps for easier access. Our research shows these being used for regular services on the adjacent Great Eastern Railway, with Wisbech being a permanent destination marking on some vehicles, so a perfect accompaniment for our J70 tram locomotives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eThe GNR works at Doncaster built these in their droves and by 1941 the LNER showed a whopping 1739 vans still in service, 253 of which were assigned as fruit variants. Despite a large number of them being scrapped following WW2, just under half of them made it into nationalisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/STG_7707.jpg?v=1777039183\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eThe last surviving example of the GNR 8-Ton Van, Engineering tool van E432764, had been lined up for preservation by the National Railway Museum, but it was subsequently scrapped, thus consigning the diagram to the history books. Our model features the usual wealth of detail, including varying end and roof vents, and stepped and non-stepped versions. The models are also fitted with metal bearings that will help with smooth running and shunting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eThis wagon has the following features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGNR 8T express van\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. E408862\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBR bauxite with ‘XP’ markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo end vents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoof Vents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo side steps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSplit-spoke wheels running in metal bearings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh level of detail above and below the floor line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh quality livery application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNEM coupler pockets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:76 scale, (OO gauge)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUK designed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/main\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55565663601025,"sku":"930012","price":29.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/930012.png?v=1777040322"},{"product_id":"rapido-trains-uk-930013-gnr-8-ton-van-br-no-e420542","title":"Rapido Trains UK 930013 - GNR 8 Ton Van – BR No.E420542","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"entry-title\"\u003eGNR 8-Ton Van\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"content\" class=\"site-content\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\"\u003e\u003cmain id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\"\u003e\n\u003carticle id=\"post-52430\" class=\"post-52430 page type-page status-publish hentry\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eDesigned and built by the Great Northern Railway, the 8-Ton van was conceived as a multi-purpose express covered goods vehicle and was subsequently constructed in numerous variants to accommodate more specialised traffic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/STG_7707.jpg?v=1777039183\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eIntroduced in the early 1900s, they were produced in 4 body styles: non-vented, end and roof vented, end-vent only and roof-vent only versions. The vans were built on a conventional 10’ 0” wheelbase underframe, however with a length of 22’ 5” over the buffers, and 19’ 0” length over headstocks they were quite long. This made them ideal for quickly transporting a large number of perishables and goods across the GNR network and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/STG_7685.jpg?v=1777039183\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eIn addition to the conventional goods traffic, specific versions were also built to transport meat, fruit and other more hazardous materials. Conversions of 26 of the wagons took place between 1914 and 1916 to make them suitable for the carriage of explosives and gunpowder. Following the end of WW1 a further 49 were subsequently altered into insulated meat vans. Versions were also produced for the traffic of fruit, which included fitting shelves on the inside and side steps for easier access. Our research shows these being used for regular services on the adjacent Great Eastern Railway, with Wisbech being a permanent destination marking on some vehicles, so a perfect accompaniment for our J70 tram locomotives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eThe GNR works at Doncaster built these in their droves and by 1941 the LNER showed a whopping 1739 vans still in service, 253 of which were assigned as fruit variants. Despite a large number of them being scrapped following WW2, just under half of them made it into nationalisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/STG_7707.jpg?v=1777039183\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eThe last surviving example of the GNR 8-Ton Van, Engineering tool van E432764, had been lined up for preservation by the National Railway Museum, but it was subsequently scrapped, thus consigning the diagram to the history books. Our model features the usual wealth of detail, including varying end and roof vents, and stepped and non-stepped versions. The models are also fitted with metal bearings that will help with smooth running and shunting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eThis wagon has the following features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGNR 8T express van\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. E420542\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBR (ex-LNER) bauxite with post-1936 lettering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSliding end vents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoof Vents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo side steps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSplit-spoke wheels running in metal bearings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh level of detail above and below the floor line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh quality livery application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNEM coupler pockets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:76 scale, (OO gauge)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUK designed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/main\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55565669532033,"sku":"930013","price":29.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/930013.png?v=1777040632"},{"product_id":"rapido-trains-uk-930014-gnr-8-ton-van-br-no-e427442","title":"Rapido Trains UK 930014 - GNR 8 Ton Van – BR No.E427442","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"entry-title\"\u003eGNR 8-Ton Van\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"content\" class=\"site-content\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\"\u003e\u003cmain id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\"\u003e\n\u003carticle id=\"post-52430\" class=\"post-52430 page type-page status-publish hentry\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eDesigned and built by the Great Northern Railway, the 8-Ton van was conceived as a multi-purpose express covered goods vehicle and was subsequently constructed in numerous variants to accommodate more specialised traffic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/STG_7707.jpg?v=1777039183\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eIntroduced in the early 1900s, they were produced in 4 body styles: non-vented, end and roof vented, end-vent only and roof-vent only versions. The vans were built on a conventional 10’ 0” wheelbase underframe, however with a length of 22’ 5” over the buffers, and 19’ 0” length over headstocks they were quite long. This made them ideal for quickly transporting a large number of perishables and goods across the GNR network and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/STG_7685.jpg?v=1777039183\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eIn addition to the conventional goods traffic, specific versions were also built to transport meat, fruit and other more hazardous materials. Conversions of 26 of the wagons took place between 1914 and 1916 to make them suitable for the carriage of explosives and gunpowder. Following the end of WW1 a further 49 were subsequently altered into insulated meat vans. Versions were also produced for the traffic of fruit, which included fitting shelves on the inside and side steps for easier access. Our research shows these being used for regular services on the adjacent Great Eastern Railway, with Wisbech being a permanent destination marking on some vehicles, so a perfect accompaniment for our J70 tram locomotives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eThe GNR works at Doncaster built these in their droves and by 1941 the LNER showed a whopping 1739 vans still in service, 253 of which were assigned as fruit variants. Despite a large number of them being scrapped following WW2, just under half of them made it into nationalisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/STG_7707.jpg?v=1777039183\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eThe last surviving example of the GNR 8-Ton Van, Engineering tool van E432764, had been lined up for preservation by the National Railway Museum, but it was subsequently scrapped, thus consigning the diagram to the history books. Our model features the usual wealth of detail, including varying end and roof vents, and stepped and non-stepped versions. The models are also fitted with metal bearings that will help with smooth running and shunting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eThis wagon has the following features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGNR 8T express van\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. E427442\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBR bauxite with ‘XP’ markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo end vents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoof Vents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo side steps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSplit-spoke wheels running in metal bearings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh level of detail above and below the floor line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh quality livery application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNEM coupler pockets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:76 scale, (OO gauge)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUK designed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/main\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55565670809985,"sku":"930014","price":29.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/930014.png?v=1777040737"},{"product_id":"rapido-trains-uk-930015-gnr-8-ton-van-br-tool-van-no-e432764","title":"Rapido Trains UK 930015 - GNR 8 Ton Van – BR Tool Van No.E432764","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"entry-title\"\u003eGNR 8-Ton Van\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"content\" class=\"site-content\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\"\u003e\u003cmain id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\"\u003e\n\u003carticle id=\"post-52430\" class=\"post-52430 page type-page status-publish hentry\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eDesigned and built by the Great Northern Railway, the 8-Ton van was conceived as a multi-purpose express covered goods vehicle and was subsequently constructed in numerous variants to accommodate more specialised traffic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/STG_7707.jpg?v=1777039183\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eIntroduced in the early 1900s, they were produced in 4 body styles: non-vented, end and roof vented, end-vent only and roof-vent only versions. The vans were built on a conventional 10’ 0” wheelbase underframe, however with a length of 22’ 5” over the buffers, and 19’ 0” length over headstocks they were quite long. This made them ideal for quickly transporting a large number of perishables and goods across the GNR network and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/STG_7685.jpg?v=1777039183\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eIn addition to the conventional goods traffic, specific versions were also built to transport meat, fruit and other more hazardous materials. Conversions of 26 of the wagons took place between 1914 and 1916 to make them suitable for the carriage of explosives and gunpowder. Following the end of WW1 a further 49 were subsequently altered into insulated meat vans. Versions were also produced for the traffic of fruit, which included fitting shelves on the inside and side steps for easier access. Our research shows these being used for regular services on the adjacent Great Eastern Railway, with Wisbech being a permanent destination marking on some vehicles, so a perfect accompaniment for our J70 tram locomotives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eThe GNR works at Doncaster built these in their droves and by 1941 the LNER showed a whopping 1739 vans still in service, 253 of which were assigned as fruit variants. Despite a large number of them being scrapped following WW2, just under half of them made it into nationalisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/STG_7707.jpg?v=1777039183\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eThe last surviving example of the GNR 8-Ton Van, Engineering tool van E432764, had been lined up for preservation by the National Railway Museum, but it was subsequently scrapped, thus consigning the diagram to the history books. Our model features the usual wealth of detail, including varying end and roof vents, and stepped and non-stepped versions. The models are also fitted with metal bearings that will help with smooth running and shunting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eThis wagon has the following features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGNR 8T express van\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. E432764\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBR bauxite Engineers tool van\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo end vents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoof vents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo side steps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSplit-spoke wheels running in metal bearings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh level of detail above and below the floor line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh quality livery application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNEM coupler pockets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:76 scale, (OO gauge)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUK designed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/main\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55565671465345,"sku":"930015","price":29.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/930015.png?v=1777040841"},{"product_id":"rapido-trains-uk-950005-lnwr-d84-4-plank-open-no-275209-lms-grey-pre-1936","title":"Rapido Trains UK 950005 - LNWR D84 4-Plank Open - No. 275209 LMS Grey (pre-1936)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"entry-title\"\u003eLNWR D84 and D90 Open Wagons\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"site-content\" id=\"content\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-area\" id=\"primary\"\u003e\u003cmain class=\"site-main\" id=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"post-59559 page type-page status-publish hentry\" id=\"post-59559\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-4546b7be349bdf042fa16bd625245c70\"\u003eIn 1904 the London \u0026amp; North Western Railway sought to increase the payload of its general merchandise open wagons and they turned to their new wagon superintendent; H.D Earl. His proposed new design increased the standard length of general merchandise open wagons to 18ft. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/Pic_1.jpg?v=1777041622\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-ec5abe36472f5bc0a78c18606cac971b\"\u003eIntroduced as a replacement for the shorter Diagram 9 Open Wagons, the new wagons would retain the same side-doored 4-plank design of their predecessor. With the additional 2 feet of internal length, the new Diagram 84s proved successful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-8b470d521415a3c7542339a428101639\"\u003eFollowing the success of the early 1904 versions, H.D. Earl set about updating the LNWRs’ ageing Loco Coal fleet alongside the D84s. Matching the proven 18’ long and 7’ 10” wide design, a new loco coal version was produced which featured additional bottom doors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-a2a176fee011db0178cf3e3257fba19a\"\u003eThe first batch of these new wagons to roll off the factory floor were given round ends; however, this was changed to the conventional squared-off 4-plank design similar to the D84s when they went into full-scale production. This refined design was designated as Diagram 90. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/Pic_2.jpg?v=1777041620\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-72956deb0b06e52a7867a70888b82bb4\"\u003eDespite being larger than the wagons they replaced, the D84s retained the same carry limit of 10 tons. Though they couldn’t carry more weight they could carry larger quantities of lighter produce, making them more flexible vehicles. The D90’s 10-ton carry limit was greater than the D53 8-ton Loco Coal wagons they superseded, which is ideal when you want to move or store wagons full of coal easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-d48dacb67f62e20d1ed8956648772f3c\"\u003eFor the first few years, production of the smaller D9 wagons continued in unison with the new D84 and D90 examples. However, in 1907 construction of the D9s ceased. This coincided with the D84 design being finalised. The final versions only diverged slightly from the various 1904-1905 prototypes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-c7bf0051815b77af87f46280d650640e\"\u003eIt is believed that approximately 2500 D90 Loco Coal Wagons were built, and just over 15000 D84s were passed to the LMS upon the grouping of the railways in 1923.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/Pic_3.jpg?v=1777041623\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-f63481e88df13e2a35482bc323011266\"\u003eAs World War 2 was drawing to an end, the British Government put pressure on the Big-4 companies to provide the Belgian Railways with rolling stock. The LMS agreed and provided 2000 D84s, these were then laden with coal and shipped to Zeebrugge. It isn’t clear how many of these our European neighbours deemed satisfactory and subsequently purchased, but several are noted as having spent the rest of their days on the European mainland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-d6e0ebd290af248a3d2eb5ac719dc9ba\"\u003eBoth prototypes survived through to the nationalisation of the railways, several examples were also inherited by Royal Naval Armament Depots and the Port of London Authority for private use, and a handful even made it into preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-6b3ca4fe30c473c9a27a76c988b3da6b\"\u003eThese new models will feature body tooling variants to cover the D84 4-Plank Open Goods Wagon and D90 Loco Coal Wagon variants. There are also versions of both models with either flush or overlapping side strapping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/Pic_4.jpg?v=1777041622\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-94c331622966382a8d4d731e6d1a845b\"\u003eThese new models have the usual wealth of full external, internal, and underframe detail. Detail differences within the range include different brake handles, door types, headstocks, buffers, and axle boxes. All models feature split-spoked wheels and are finished off with brass bearings, NEM coupling pockets and a high-quality livery application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-94c331622966382a8d4d731e6d1a845b\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-94c331622966382a8d4d731e6d1a845b\"\u003eThis wagon has the following features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-94c331622966382a8d4d731e6d1a845b\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLNWR Dia.84 Open\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. 275209\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLMS grey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncurved headstocks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody with flush diagonals and no door strip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong brake handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1-rib buffers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBulbous axleboxes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSplit-spoke wheels running in metal bearings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh level of detail above and below the floor line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh quality livery application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNEM coupler pockets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:76 scale, (OO gauge)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUK designed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/main\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55565710852481,"sku":"950005","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/005.png?v=1777041705"},{"product_id":"rapido-trains-uk-950006-lnwr-d84-4-plank-open-no-244157-lms-grey-pre-1936","title":"Rapido Trains UK 950006 - LNWR D84 4-Plank Open – No.244157 LMS Grey (pre-1936)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"entry-title\"\u003eLNWR D84 and D90 Open Wagons\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"site-content\" id=\"content\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-area\" id=\"primary\"\u003e\u003cmain class=\"site-main\" id=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"post-59559 page type-page status-publish hentry\" id=\"post-59559\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-4546b7be349bdf042fa16bd625245c70\"\u003eIn 1904 the London \u0026amp; North Western Railway sought to increase the payload of its general merchandise open wagons and they turned to their new wagon superintendent; H.D Earl. His proposed new design increased the standard length of general merchandise open wagons to 18ft. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/Pic_1.jpg?v=1777041622\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-ec5abe36472f5bc0a78c18606cac971b\"\u003eIntroduced as a replacement for the shorter Diagram 9 Open Wagons, the new wagons would retain the same side-doored 4-plank design of their predecessor. With the additional 2 feet of internal length, the new Diagram 84s proved successful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-8b470d521415a3c7542339a428101639\"\u003eFollowing the success of the early 1904 versions, H.D. Earl set about updating the LNWRs’ ageing Loco Coal fleet alongside the D84s. Matching the proven 18’ long and 7’ 10” wide design, a new loco coal version was produced which featured additional bottom doors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-a2a176fee011db0178cf3e3257fba19a\"\u003eThe first batch of these new wagons to roll off the factory floor were given round ends; however, this was changed to the conventional squared-off 4-plank design similar to the D84s when they went into full-scale production. This refined design was designated as Diagram 90. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/Pic_2.jpg?v=1777041620\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-72956deb0b06e52a7867a70888b82bb4\"\u003eDespite being larger than the wagons they replaced, the D84s retained the same carry limit of 10 tons. Though they couldn’t carry more weight they could carry larger quantities of lighter produce, making them more flexible vehicles. The D90’s 10-ton carry limit was greater than the D53 8-ton Loco Coal wagons they superseded, which is ideal when you want to move or store wagons full of coal easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-d48dacb67f62e20d1ed8956648772f3c\"\u003eFor the first few years, production of the smaller D9 wagons continued in unison with the new D84 and D90 examples. However, in 1907 construction of the D9s ceased. This coincided with the D84 design being finalised. The final versions only diverged slightly from the various 1904-1905 prototypes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-c7bf0051815b77af87f46280d650640e\"\u003eIt is believed that approximately 2500 D90 Loco Coal Wagons were built, and just over 15000 D84s were passed to the LMS upon the grouping of the railways in 1923.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/Pic_3.jpg?v=1777041623\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-f63481e88df13e2a35482bc323011266\"\u003eAs World War 2 was drawing to an end, the British Government put pressure on the Big-4 companies to provide the Belgian Railways with rolling stock. The LMS agreed and provided 2000 D84s, these were then laden with coal and shipped to Zeebrugge. It isn’t clear how many of these our European neighbours deemed satisfactory and subsequently purchased, but several are noted as having spent the rest of their days on the European mainland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-d6e0ebd290af248a3d2eb5ac719dc9ba\"\u003eBoth prototypes survived through to the nationalisation of the railways, several examples were also inherited by Royal Naval Armament Depots and the Port of London Authority for private use, and a handful even made it into preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-6b3ca4fe30c473c9a27a76c988b3da6b\"\u003eThese new models will feature body tooling variants to cover the D84 4-Plank Open Goods Wagon and D90 Loco Coal Wagon variants. There are also versions of both models with either flush or overlapping side strapping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/Pic_4.jpg?v=1777041622\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-94c331622966382a8d4d731e6d1a845b\"\u003eThese new models have the usual wealth of full external, internal, and underframe detail. Detail differences within the range include different brake handles, door types, headstocks, buffers, and axle boxes. All models feature split-spoked wheels and are finished off with brass bearings, NEM coupling pockets and a high-quality livery application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-94c331622966382a8d4d731e6d1a845b\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-94c331622966382a8d4d731e6d1a845b\"\u003eThis wagon has the following features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-94c331622966382a8d4d731e6d1a845b\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLNWR Dia.84 Open\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. 244157\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLMS grey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncurved headstocks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody with flush diagonals and no door strip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong brake handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2-rib buffers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlat-fronted axleboxes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSplit-spoke wheels running in metal bearings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh level of detail above and below the floor line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh quality livery application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNEM coupler pockets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:76 scale, (OO gauge)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUK designed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/main\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55565736706433,"sku":"950006","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/006.png?v=1777042116"},{"product_id":"rapido-trains-uk-950009-lnwr-d84-4-plank-open-no-021439-br-departmental","title":"Rapido Trains UK 950009 - LNWR D84 4-Plank Open – No.021439 BR Departmental","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"entry-title\"\u003eLNWR D84 and D90 Open Wagons\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"site-content\" id=\"content\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-area\" id=\"primary\"\u003e\u003cmain class=\"site-main\" id=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"post-59559 page type-page status-publish hentry\" id=\"post-59559\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-4546b7be349bdf042fa16bd625245c70\"\u003eIn 1904 the London \u0026amp; North Western Railway sought to increase the payload of its general merchandise open wagons and they turned to their new wagon superintendent; H.D Earl. His proposed new design increased the standard length of general merchandise open wagons to 18ft. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/Pic_1.jpg?v=1777041622\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-ec5abe36472f5bc0a78c18606cac971b\"\u003eIntroduced as a replacement for the shorter Diagram 9 Open Wagons, the new wagons would retain the same side-doored 4-plank design of their predecessor. With the additional 2 feet of internal length, the new Diagram 84s proved successful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-8b470d521415a3c7542339a428101639\"\u003eFollowing the success of the early 1904 versions, H.D. Earl set about updating the LNWRs’ ageing Loco Coal fleet alongside the D84s. Matching the proven 18’ long and 7’ 10” wide design, a new loco coal version was produced which featured additional bottom doors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-a2a176fee011db0178cf3e3257fba19a\"\u003eThe first batch of these new wagons to roll off the factory floor were given round ends; however, this was changed to the conventional squared-off 4-plank design similar to the D84s when they went into full-scale production. This refined design was designated as Diagram 90. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/Pic_2.jpg?v=1777041620\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-72956deb0b06e52a7867a70888b82bb4\"\u003eDespite being larger than the wagons they replaced, the D84s retained the same carry limit of 10 tons. Though they couldn’t carry more weight they could carry larger quantities of lighter produce, making them more flexible vehicles. The D90’s 10-ton carry limit was greater than the D53 8-ton Loco Coal wagons they superseded, which is ideal when you want to move or store wagons full of coal easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-d48dacb67f62e20d1ed8956648772f3c\"\u003eFor the first few years, production of the smaller D9 wagons continued in unison with the new D84 and D90 examples. However, in 1907 construction of the D9s ceased. This coincided with the D84 design being finalised. The final versions only diverged slightly from the various 1904-1905 prototypes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-c7bf0051815b77af87f46280d650640e\"\u003eIt is believed that approximately 2500 D90 Loco Coal Wagons were built, and just over 15000 D84s were passed to the LMS upon the grouping of the railways in 1923.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/Pic_3.jpg?v=1777041623\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-f63481e88df13e2a35482bc323011266\"\u003eAs World War 2 was drawing to an end, the British Government put pressure on the Big-4 companies to provide the Belgian Railways with rolling stock. The LMS agreed and provided 2000 D84s, these were then laden with coal and shipped to Zeebrugge. It isn’t clear how many of these our European neighbours deemed satisfactory and subsequently purchased, but several are noted as having spent the rest of their days on the European mainland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-d6e0ebd290af248a3d2eb5ac719dc9ba\"\u003eBoth prototypes survived through to the nationalisation of the railways, several examples were also inherited by Royal Naval Armament Depots and the Port of London Authority for private use, and a handful even made it into preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-6b3ca4fe30c473c9a27a76c988b3da6b\"\u003eThese new models will feature body tooling variants to cover the D84 4-Plank Open Goods Wagon and D90 Loco Coal Wagon variants. There are also versions of both models with either flush or overlapping side strapping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/Pic_4.jpg?v=1777041622\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-94c331622966382a8d4d731e6d1a845b\"\u003eThese new models have the usual wealth of full external, internal, and underframe detail. Detail differences within the range include different brake handles, door types, headstocks, buffers, and axle boxes. All models feature split-spoked wheels and are finished off with brass bearings, NEM coupling pockets and a high-quality livery application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-94c331622966382a8d4d731e6d1a845b\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-94c331622966382a8d4d731e6d1a845b\"\u003eThis wagon has the following features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-94c331622966382a8d4d731e6d1a845b\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLNWR Dia.84 Open\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. 021439\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBR departmental grey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSquare headstocks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody with overlapping diagonal and extra door strip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShort brake handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2-rib buffers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlat-fronted axleboxes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSplit-spoke wheels running in metal bearings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh level of detail above and below the floor line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh quality livery application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNEM coupler pockets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:76 scale, (OO gauge)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUK designed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/main\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55565744734593,"sku":"950009","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/009.png?v=1777042418"},{"product_id":"rapido-trains-uk-950010-lnwr-d84-4-plank-open-no-m230481-br-grey","title":"Rapido Trains UK 950010 - LNWR D84 4-Plank Open – No.M230481 BR Grey","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"entry-title\"\u003eLNWR D84 and D90 Open Wagons\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"site-content\" id=\"content\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-area\" id=\"primary\"\u003e\u003cmain class=\"site-main\" id=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"post-59559 page type-page status-publish hentry\" id=\"post-59559\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-4546b7be349bdf042fa16bd625245c70\"\u003eIn 1904 the London \u0026amp; North Western Railway sought to increase the payload of its general merchandise open wagons and they turned to their new wagon superintendent; H.D Earl. His proposed new design increased the standard length of general merchandise open wagons to 18ft. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/Pic_1.jpg?v=1777041622\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-ec5abe36472f5bc0a78c18606cac971b\"\u003eIntroduced as a replacement for the shorter Diagram 9 Open Wagons, the new wagons would retain the same side-doored 4-plank design of their predecessor. With the additional 2 feet of internal length, the new Diagram 84s proved successful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-8b470d521415a3c7542339a428101639\"\u003eFollowing the success of the early 1904 versions, H.D. Earl set about updating the LNWRs’ ageing Loco Coal fleet alongside the D84s. Matching the proven 18’ long and 7’ 10” wide design, a new loco coal version was produced which featured additional bottom doors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-a2a176fee011db0178cf3e3257fba19a\"\u003eThe first batch of these new wagons to roll off the factory floor were given round ends; however, this was changed to the conventional squared-off 4-plank design similar to the D84s when they went into full-scale production. This refined design was designated as Diagram 90. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/Pic_2.jpg?v=1777041620\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-72956deb0b06e52a7867a70888b82bb4\"\u003eDespite being larger than the wagons they replaced, the D84s retained the same carry limit of 10 tons. Though they couldn’t carry more weight they could carry larger quantities of lighter produce, making them more flexible vehicles. The D90’s 10-ton carry limit was greater than the D53 8-ton Loco Coal wagons they superseded, which is ideal when you want to move or store wagons full of coal easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-d48dacb67f62e20d1ed8956648772f3c\"\u003eFor the first few years, production of the smaller D9 wagons continued in unison with the new D84 and D90 examples. However, in 1907 construction of the D9s ceased. This coincided with the D84 design being finalised. The final versions only diverged slightly from the various 1904-1905 prototypes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-c7bf0051815b77af87f46280d650640e\"\u003eIt is believed that approximately 2500 D90 Loco Coal Wagons were built, and just over 15000 D84s were passed to the LMS upon the grouping of the railways in 1923.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/Pic_3.jpg?v=1777041623\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-f63481e88df13e2a35482bc323011266\"\u003eAs World War 2 was drawing to an end, the British Government put pressure on the Big-4 companies to provide the Belgian Railways with rolling stock. The LMS agreed and provided 2000 D84s, these were then laden with coal and shipped to Zeebrugge. It isn’t clear how many of these our European neighbours deemed satisfactory and subsequently purchased, but several are noted as having spent the rest of their days on the European mainland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-d6e0ebd290af248a3d2eb5ac719dc9ba\"\u003eBoth prototypes survived through to the nationalisation of the railways, several examples were also inherited by Royal Naval Armament Depots and the Port of London Authority for private use, and a handful even made it into preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-6b3ca4fe30c473c9a27a76c988b3da6b\"\u003eThese new models will feature body tooling variants to cover the D84 4-Plank Open Goods Wagon and D90 Loco Coal Wagon variants. There are also versions of both models with either flush or overlapping side strapping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/Pic_4.jpg?v=1777041622\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-94c331622966382a8d4d731e6d1a845b\"\u003eThese new models have the usual wealth of full external, internal, and underframe detail. Detail differences within the range include different brake handles, door types, headstocks, buffers, and axle boxes. All models feature split-spoked wheels and are finished off with brass bearings, NEM coupling pockets and a high-quality livery application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-94c331622966382a8d4d731e6d1a845b\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-94c331622966382a8d4d731e6d1a845b\"\u003eThis wagon has the following features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-94c331622966382a8d4d731e6d1a845b\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLNWR Dia.84 Open\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. M230481\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBR freight grey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSquare headstocks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody with overlapping diagonal and extra door strip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShort brake handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2-rib buffers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlat-fronted axleboxes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSplit-spoke wheels running in metal bearings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh level of detail above and below the floor line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh quality livery application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNEM coupler pockets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:76 scale, (OO gauge)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUK designed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/main\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55565748601217,"sku":"950010","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/009_86c56585-8901-49fa-8e83-68a23878d585.png?v=1777042524"},{"product_id":"rapido-trains-uk-950015-lnwr-d90-4-plank-open-no-248000-lms-grey-pre-1936","title":"Rapido Trains UK 950015 - LNWR D90 4-Plank Open – No.248000 LMS Grey (pre-1936)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"entry-title\"\u003eLNWR D84 and D90 Open Wagons\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"site-content\" id=\"content\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-area\" id=\"primary\"\u003e\u003cmain class=\"site-main\" id=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"post-59559 page type-page status-publish hentry\" id=\"post-59559\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-4546b7be349bdf042fa16bd625245c70\"\u003eIn 1904 the London \u0026amp; North Western Railway sought to increase the payload of its general merchandise open wagons and they turned to their new wagon superintendent; H.D Earl. His proposed new design increased the standard length of general merchandise open wagons to 18ft. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/Pic_1.jpg?v=1777041622\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-ec5abe36472f5bc0a78c18606cac971b\"\u003eIntroduced as a replacement for the shorter Diagram 9 Open Wagons, the new wagons would retain the same side-doored 4-plank design of their predecessor. With the additional 2 feet of internal length, the new Diagram 84s proved successful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-8b470d521415a3c7542339a428101639\"\u003eFollowing the success of the early 1904 versions, H.D. Earl set about updating the LNWRs’ ageing Loco Coal fleet alongside the D84s. Matching the proven 18’ long and 7’ 10” wide design, a new loco coal version was produced which featured additional bottom doors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-a2a176fee011db0178cf3e3257fba19a\"\u003eThe first batch of these new wagons to roll off the factory floor were given round ends; however, this was changed to the conventional squared-off 4-plank design similar to the D84s when they went into full-scale production. This refined design was designated as Diagram 90. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/Pic_2.jpg?v=1777041620\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-72956deb0b06e52a7867a70888b82bb4\"\u003eDespite being larger than the wagons they replaced, the D84s retained the same carry limit of 10 tons. Though they couldn’t carry more weight they could carry larger quantities of lighter produce, making them more flexible vehicles. The D90’s 10-ton carry limit was greater than the D53 8-ton Loco Coal wagons they superseded, which is ideal when you want to move or store wagons full of coal easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-d48dacb67f62e20d1ed8956648772f3c\"\u003eFor the first few years, production of the smaller D9 wagons continued in unison with the new D84 and D90 examples. However, in 1907 construction of the D9s ceased. This coincided with the D84 design being finalised. The final versions only diverged slightly from the various 1904-1905 prototypes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-c7bf0051815b77af87f46280d650640e\"\u003eIt is believed that approximately 2500 D90 Loco Coal Wagons were built, and just over 15000 D84s were passed to the LMS upon the grouping of the railways in 1923.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/Pic_3.jpg?v=1777041623\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-f63481e88df13e2a35482bc323011266\"\u003eAs World War 2 was drawing to an end, the British Government put pressure on the Big-4 companies to provide the Belgian Railways with rolling stock. The LMS agreed and provided 2000 D84s, these were then laden with coal and shipped to Zeebrugge. It isn’t clear how many of these our European neighbours deemed satisfactory and subsequently purchased, but several are noted as having spent the rest of their days on the European mainland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-d6e0ebd290af248a3d2eb5ac719dc9ba\"\u003eBoth prototypes survived through to the nationalisation of the railways, several examples were also inherited by Royal Naval Armament Depots and the Port of London Authority for private use, and a handful even made it into preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-6b3ca4fe30c473c9a27a76c988b3da6b\"\u003eThese new models will feature body tooling variants to cover the D84 4-Plank Open Goods Wagon and D90 Loco Coal Wagon variants. There are also versions of both models with either flush or overlapping side strapping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/Pic_4.jpg?v=1777041622\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-94c331622966382a8d4d731e6d1a845b\"\u003eThese new models have the usual wealth of full external, internal, and underframe detail. Detail differences within the range include different brake handles, door types, headstocks, buffers, and axle boxes. All models feature split-spoked wheels and are finished off with brass bearings, NEM coupling pockets and a high-quality livery application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-94c331622966382a8d4d731e6d1a845b\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-94c331622966382a8d4d731e6d1a845b\"\u003eThis wagon has the following features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-text-color has-text-color has-link-color has-woostify-heading-6-font-size wp-elements-94c331622966382a8d4d731e6d1a845b\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLNWR Dia.90 Loco Coal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. 248000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLMS grey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncurved headstocks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody with flush diagonals and no door strip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong brake handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2-rib buffers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBulbous axleboxes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSplit-spoke wheels running in metal bearings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh level of detail above and below the floor line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh quality livery application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNEM coupler pockets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:76 scale, (OO gauge)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUK designed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/main\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55565758857601,"sku":"950015","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/015.png?v=1777042827"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.grandadstrainshop.co.uk\/collections\/era-2-1875-1923-pre-grouping-oo-gauge.oembed?page=2","provider":"Grandad's Train Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}