Rectangular Tank Plain Rusty Brown 114

Rectangular Tank Plain Rusty Brown 114

Model

1:76 Scale model produced by Rapido Trains. This model is ready-to-run and will make a great addition to any model railway collection.

Model Features

• 1:76 Scale Model
• 009 Rectangular Tank
• Plain Rusty Brown No.114
• Metal Wheels
• High level of detail above and below the floor line
• High quality livery application
• UK designed
• This model is best suited to 183mm radius curves
• This model is fitted with NEM style couplings

Details

Tank wagons appeared in a wide variety of forms across industrial and narrow gauge railways, and rectangular tank designs were a familiar sight within many small fleets. Their simple, practical construction made them highly adaptable for a broad range of duties, from everyday supply traffic to specialist industrial use.

These wagons could carry virtually any liquid cargo, making them ideal for refuelling operations, water storage, and the transport of hazardous or industrial liquids. They were also frequently used to deliver essential supplies to contractor sites, remote works, or even wartime locations where flexible logistics were required.

The new Rectangular Tank Wagon range captures this versatility with a selection of authentic liveries representing common operational uses, alongside additional undecorated or general-purpose finishes. This allows modellers to represent a wide variety of industries and scenarios, ensuring these wagons feel completely at home on any narrow gauge layout, regardless of setting or era.