Rapido Trains UK announce a new range of OO Gauge GCR wagons, including Dia. 17B Covered Vans, Dia. 9A / 9B 6-Plank Opens, and Dia. 6C 3-Plank Opens.

Contributed by: Graham Muspratt

30 Jan 2026 00:00am

Rapido Trains UK have announced a new range of OO Gauge GCR wagons, including Dia. 17B Covered Vans, Dia. 9A / 9B 6-Plank Opens, and Dia. 6C 3-Plank Opens.

The same steel under frame originally fitted to the 17B covered vans in 1910 was also used on several other wagons including the Diagram 9A and 9B 6-plank open wagons and also the diagram 6C 3 Plank open wagons.
The new Rapido Trains UK wagons feature a selection of pre-grouping liveries, including GCR and Cheshire Lines Committee. Plus, WD liveries in the 6-Plank wagon range. Further grouping and nationalisation era liveries covering LNER, LMS and BR. Detailing variations cover different axle boxes, brakes, and 2 different door types on the Dia. 17B Covered Vans. All are fitted with metal bearings for free running.

Fourteen different versions of the GCR Dia. 17B Covered Van are being produced as per the image above, and can be pre ordered, due for delivery during 2027 here>>>


Ten different versions of the GCR Dia. 9A / 9B 6-Plank Open Wagon are being produced as per the image above, and can be pre ordered, due for delivery during 2027 here>>>


Twelve different versions of the GCR Dia. 6C 3-Plank Open Wagon are being produced as per the image above, and can be pre ordered, due for delivery during 2027 here>>>

Subject to alteration.

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