00 GAUGE 4mm:1ft
1971 to Privatisation ERA
First impressions
CONSTRUCTED in 1971, the Open AB wagon, or OAA in TOPS language, is a welcome addition to the range of highly detailed wagon models produced by Rapido Trains. OAAs were the first of a number of air braked open general purpose wagons constructed on 20ft 9in underframes and were closely followed by the similar OBA open wagon.
Just 100 wagons were constructed at BR Ashford with a body composed of three wooden drop-side doors, removable stanchions and fixed steel ends. The design was intended to be as flexible as possible with the
