Rapido 918005 OO Gauge GW 20 Ton Toad Brake Van GW Grey GWR Lettering 68764

Rapido 918005 OO Gauge GW 20 Ton Toad Brake Van GW Grey GWR Lettering 68764

Name: Cheltenham Model Centre
Telephone: +44 (0)1242 523 117 or 234 644

Product Code: 918005

Manufacturer Number: 918005
Condition: New
Category: Model Railways, Wagons
Brand: Rapido
Range: Rapido 2022
Era: Era 3: The Big Four 1923 - 1947
Livery: GW Grey
Scale: 1:76
Gauge: OO

£33.95

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The GWR allocated telegraphic codes to its goods vehicles and brake vans were dubbed Toad. Consequently, this name is how both railwaymen and enthusiasts referred to these vehicles.

Internally, the vans feature a desk, seating, storage lockers for equipment and a stove for keeping warm. Internal lighting was not provided. Sand boxes and sanders were fitted to both ends of the vans to aid with braking whilst the handbrake was fitted externally on the veranda along with the levers for operating the sanders. Full length footboards and handrails allowed the guard stand on the side of the vehicle during shunting operations.

The GWR allocated diagram numbers in the AA series to 23 versions of post-1888 built Toads. This Rapido model depicts the AA20, which was introduced in 1934.

The GWR allocated diagram numbers in the AA series to 23 versions of post-1888 built Toads. This Rapido model depicts the AA20, which was introduced in 1934.

Rapido's AA20 brake van has been designed using works drawings and includes a number of different optional parts to allow for variations within the design including different roof rain strips, different height footboards and different wheelsets. The model includes a full interior alongside a removable roof.

The requirement for brake vans ended in 1968 but that didn#t mean the end of the Toads. Many lasted into Departmental and even industrial use and a large number of Toads, including several AA20s, have been preserved.

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We have been in business for over 40 with the shop located in a few different places around the town in that time. We are now located at the Eastern end of Cheltenham High Street.

As well as stocking the latest plastic kit, diecast and model railway releases we have a big selection of slot cars and modelling tools.

We are able to carry out repairs on radio control cars & model railway locos, including DCC & DCC Sound fitting.

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Cheltenham Model Centre

39 High Street
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL50 1DX
England

+44 (0)1242 523 117 or 234 644
sales@cheltenhammodelcentre.com

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