New Exclusive OO-Gauge Model Announcement

Locomotion Models are pleased to announce the latest additions to the National Collection in Miniature will be:

LNWR Diagram 88 Van LNWR Livery No.21408

and 

LMS 25T LOWMAC Wagon BR Bauxite No.M700728

produced by Rapido.

LNWR Diagram 88 Van No.21408

The LNWR Van was first introduced in 1908 by the London Northwestern Railway, and quickly became their company standard, with over 6000 being produced at the LNWR Earlestown Works and through outside contractors. Examples of these vans remained in service until the 1960s under British Railways, but a number went on to departmental and private service.

Several of these vans have been preserved, including No.21408, which is now in residence at the National Railway Museum in York. 

You can pre-order your museum-condition LNWR Diagram 88 No.21408 Van for ££32.95 today.

View the full range of LNWR D88 Covered Vans on Rapido's website, here.

LMS 25T LOWMAC Wagon

The LMS 25T LOWMAC Wagon, characterised by its flatbed design with a lowered floor, was specifically designed to transport vehicles or equipment exceeding the typical height limit of standard flatbed wagons. The term LOWMAC originated from the telegraphic expression employed by the Great Western Railways, referring to wagons designed for carrying 'low machinery.' These wagons were extensively utilised from the 1890s to the 1950s, serving their purpose until the advancement of road transport, which could handle the transportation of machinery and vehicles. Consequently, with the exception of preserved railways, all wagons were retired from active service. Currently, LMS 25T LOWMAC Wagon No. M70028 is preserved at Locomotion in Shildon.

You can pre-order your LOWMAC Wagon from our website for £39.95 today.

View the full range of LNER / LMS 25T LOWMAC Machine Wagons on Rapido's website, here.