Order two or more of the Rapido O19 'Open C' Tube wagons and automatically receive a 6.5% discount on your total order value, making each wagon £30.40. This offer is only mix and match with other items within the range of Rapido O19 'Open C' Tube wagons, item codes 964XXX.

At this point, you are able to secure a pre-order of this forthcoming release item by placing a £5 non-refundable* deposit with us. Then, shortly before the item arrives, one of our team will be in-touch with you to arrange balance payment and delivery, so please ensure the correct contact details are provided for us to reach you with. The 6.5% discount will be applied at balance payment stage upon item arrival.

Originally built to deal with timber loads, the Open C design started life in 1907 as Diagram.O8, the Great Western Railway continued making tweaks to the 15ft wheelbase design and subsequently produced the Dia. 016 in 1913/ 14, and the O19 in 1914. 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 tube vehicles, as steel tubing had since become their most common load. During this time period, they were also uprated to a 15-ton load capacity. Surviving the rigours of two World Wars the Open C continued to transport steel tubes across the nation, and continued to do so right through to the nationalisation and beyond. Due to their specific role, they often ventured further afield than the GWR or BR Western region network, one being photographed as far south as Eastleigh, and some even being under the direct ownership of the Port of London Authority.

This new tooling Rapido model features the usual wealth of detail, two types of wheels, separately fitted lashing rings so you can easily model tided down loads, and tooling variants to cover both flat-sided and sack truck door versions. The models are also fitted with metal bearings that will help with smooth running and shunting.

*The deposit is non-refundable in the event that you choose to no longer purchase the item. In the highly unlikely event that we are unable to supply your pre-order due to supply issues or any other reason beyond our control, your deposit will be refunded via the payment method you paid with. For more info on pre-ordering, please visit our T&C's here.

Frequently Asked Questions about ordering from Derails:

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept Credit and Debit card via Sagepay and Paypal on our online shop, as well as 'Buy Now Pay Later with Paypal'! With this payment option you can spread the purchase cost over 3 months using Paypal 'Pay in 3'*.

How much will it cost to send?

Here at Derails we have pretty simple postage policy: if your order is over £20, you are eligible for FREE UK 'Regular' 2-4 day shipping. If your order is under £20, you are eligible for our super-cheap £2.99 Regular 2-4 day shipping. 

What if I need this item really quickly?

At the checkout choose one of our shipping option upgrades, either 'Express' Tracked 24 at £1.99 or 'Special Delivery' Next Day at £4.99. The upgraded postage options also jump the long despatch queue too, so they are shipped at the earliest possible opportunity. Please note that 'Express' and 'Special' upgrades are not available for orders with a total value under £20.

I live outside of the UK, can you send to me?

Sorry, we do not ship overseas at this time. 

*More information on Paypal 'Pay in 3' can be found on the Paypal website here. This service is provided and financed purely by Paypal and is simply offered by Derails as an extra Paypal option for our customers.

964009 Rapido OO gauge Dia. O19 'Open C' Tube Wagon in GWR Grey, 5" letters (post 1936 period) #94901

  • Brand: Rapido
  • Product Code: 964009
  • Reward Points: 32
  • Availability: Pre-order, due TBA
  • £32.50

  • Price in reward points: 3250

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