Rapido Trains UK announce OO Gauge GWR Dia. O19 Open C ‘Tube’ wagon

Contributed by: Graham Muspratt

26 Jul 2024 00:00am

Rapido Trains UK have announced OO Gauge GWR Dia. O19 Open C ‘Tube’ wagons.

Originally built to deal with timber loads, the Open C design started life in 1907 as Diagram O8. The O19 development was introduced in 1914. The Open C were also one of the first wagons to be designed to use the DC III brakes.
The O19 was produced right through to 1927, making it the longest-produced diagram of the Open C class of wagon. Further similar diagrams of the Open C were produced into the late 1940s. Despite its original designation as a timber wagon, it wasn’t long before the class was recoded. By World War Two they were considered 15T tube vehicles.
The models will feature a wealth of detail, two types of wheels, separately fitted lashing rings and tooling variants to cover both flat-sided and sack truck door versions. The models are also fitted with metal bearings.

Thirteen versions are being produced as per the image above, due during 2025, and can be pre ordered here>>>

Subject to alteration.

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