{"product_id":"rapido-trains-uk-830016-gnosr-evolution-open-carriage-truck-no-3","title":"830016 GNoSR ‘Evolution’ Open Carriage Truck No.3","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eOpen Carriage Truck\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eGreat North of Scotland Railway Livery No. 3 \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003ePlain Sides\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eCovered Half Door load - Richard Irvin \u0026amp; Sons Aberdeen\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eMansell wheels running in pinpoint bearings\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eHigh level of detail above and below the floor line\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eHigh quality livery application\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eNEM coupler pockets\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e1:76 scale, (OO gauge)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eUK designed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThe introduction of the railways came at a time when road travel was an uncomfortable and time-intensive endeavour. The railways made these journeys much easier; however, many people needed ways to travel to and from their nearest station as they weren’t at a convenient distance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003eHorseboxes and cattle vans meant that horses could be transported with the customer to their destination, so it was only natural that they would also want their favourite carriage to join them so they could complete the rest of their journey in comfort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003eRailway companies across the country added open carriage trucks to their rolling stock, and these could be hired by customers and businesses. Starting life as little more than a flat-bed wagon, the OCT evolved into a purpose-built vehicle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBy the end of the 1900s, these came in all shapes and sizes, from smaller versions suitable for a single road coach to much larger bogie vehicles and covered variants. They were commonly steel-plated across the top, with the plates extending from the ends of the truck's bed so the carriages could be loaded. The carriages were then held in place safely with crossbars that could be moved to hold the rolling load.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDespite being similar to flat-bed wagons, carriage trucks were built to passenger carriage-stock standards. This meant they had continuous brakes and longer springs, and could run at speed in passenger trains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003eVarious types of customers used an OCT to carry their vehicles. In addition to individuals wanting their personal transport, businesses regularly used them. This led to an interesting mix of vehicles being loaded and transported. Everything from removal companies moving their carriages on mass, to fire engines and artillery pieces were seen on the move. Circuses even used them from time to time!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce safely loaded, carriages would normally remain on the same carriage truck until their journey was complete, no matter where in the country this might be. As such, they could be seen a long way from their point of origin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003eUnderstandably, they were regularly paired with horse boxes so the owner could continue their journey upon arrival. However, they were also seen in block trains with other carriage trucks or travelling solo, as horses could be hired upon arrival.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo prevent snatching of couplings and the loads being jolted, common practice was to couple both horseboxes and carriage trucks at the head of goods trains, while in passenger trains, they could appear in any position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the quality of Britain's roads improved and vehicle sizes increased with the invention of the motor vehicle, the need for modest-sized open carriage trucks decreased. At this time, the majority of OCTs were superseded either by covered carriage trucks or wartime surplus well wagons or bogie flat wagons, although they could still sometimes be seen loaded with motor vehicles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe Rapido Trains UK OO Gauge Evolution Open Carriage Truck represents a 4-wheel Pre-grouping era version that is 16 ft in length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMuch like the coaches from the Evolution range, each Evolution Open Carriage Truck is detailed with an array of key features and separately fitted parts that modellers associate with open carriage trucks of the pre-grouping era. These include metal strips on the vehicle floor for the carriage wheels, and removable crossbars that can be moved fore-and-aft and pinned into position, thus holding the load in place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese complement the rest of the Evolution range and other rolling stock that would have been seen from the pre-grouping and grouping eras.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAll Evolution Open Carriage Trucks are fitted with one of three variants of side panels, these include ‘Open Frame’, ‘Panelled’ and ‘Plain’ designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58170517586304,"sku":"RAP-830016","price":33.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0225\/2858\/9896\/files\/830016_Loaded.png?v=1779967349","url":"https:\/\/railsofsheffield.com\/products\/rapido-trains-uk-830016-gnosr-evolution-open-carriage-truck-no-3","provider":"Rails of Sheffield","version":"1.0","type":"link"}