Rapido Trains UK announce GWR N19 Loco Coal and O18 5 Plank open wagons along with a Bluebell 'what if' O1 class 0-6-0

Contributed by: Graham Muspratt

26 Jan 2024 00:00am

Rapido Trains UK have announced GWR N19 Loco Coal and O18 5 Plank open wagons along with a Bluebell 'what if' SECR O1 class 0-6-0.
Both the N19 Loco Coal Wagon and O18 5-plank Open feature full external, internal and underframe details including brass bearings for smooth friction free running, NEM coupling pockets and a high-quality livery application.

The last 120 N19 wagons built in 1913 featured rolled corners (like that seen on the ‘Iron Mink’) with distinctive triangular-shaped capping, DCIII brake gear and self-contained
buffers. A central 5ft 4in drop door was on each side – increased from 5ft on previous wagon diagrams, which allowed for easier unloading into tubs on coaling towers or onto small coal stages at remote engine sheds.
These wagons survived in good numbers well into British Railways, having
carried several different liveries and lettering styles throughout their lifetime.
10 different versions, as shown above, are available for pre-order now here >>>

A step change in GWR open wagon design occurred in 1902 when a fifth plank was added to its four-plank design. The five-plank became the GWR’s standard wagon design. The GWR built 2850 O18 ‘Open A’ wagons between 1914 and 192, they lasted well into BR days. A batch of O18s was also built for the Rhymney Railway and delivered complete with their own lettering – these were identical, except they were provided without the sheet rail. Many wagons were sold out of service into private railway companies including the Port of Bristol Authority,
Port of London Authority and Manchester Ship Canal. The O18 also comes supplied with parts to fit the Williams patent sheet supporter, either in the up or at rest position.
19 different versions, as shown above, are available for pre-order now here >>>

The previously announced SECR O1 class 0-6-0 gains a potential 'what if' Bluebell Railway livery and is now available to pre order in either DCC ready or DCC sound fitted versions. Note: This livery will be a conditional release and will be only possible if Rapido gain sufficient pre-orders.
966012 Rapido SECR O1 No.65 Bramble Bluebell Railway Blue
966512 Rapido SECR O1 No.65 Bramble Bluebell Railway Blue

The whole SECR O1 Class range can be viewed and pre-ordered here>>>

Subject to alteration.

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