{"product_id":"evolution-open-carriage-truck","title":"Evolution Open Carriage Truck","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\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\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW209346640 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"335557856\":16777215,\"335559739\":150}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\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\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW209346640 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"335557856\":16777215,\"335559739\":150}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\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\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW209346640 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"335557856\":16777215,\"335559739\":150}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003esteel-plated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eacross 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\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW209346640 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"335557856\":16777215,\"335559739\":150}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003eDespite being\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003esimilar to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eflat-bed wagons, carriage trucks were built to passenger carriage-stock standards. This meant they had continuous brakes and longer\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003esprings, and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecould run at speed in passenger trains. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW209346640 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"335557856\":16777215,\"335559739\":150}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\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\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW209346640 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"335557856\":16777215,\"335559739\":150}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\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\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW209346640 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"335557856\":16777215,\"335559739\":150}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\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\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW209346640 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"335557856\":16777215,\"335559739\":150}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\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\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW209346640 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"335557856\":16777215,\"335559739\":150}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003eAs the quality of Britain's roads improved and vehicle sizes increased with the invention of the motor vehicle, the need for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003emodest-sized\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eopen carriage trucks decreased. At this time, the majority of OCTs were superseded\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003eeither 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\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW209346640 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"335557856\":16777215,\"335559739\":150}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003eThe Rapido Trains UK OO Gauge\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003eEvolution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOpen Carriage Truck represents a 4-wheel\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003ePre-grouping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eera version that is 16 ft in length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW209346640 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"335557856\":16777215,\"335559739\":150}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003eMuch like the coaches from the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003eEvolution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erange, each\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003eEvolution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOpen 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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e, t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003ehus holding the load in place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW209346640 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"335557856\":16777215,\"335559739\":150}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003eThese complement the rest of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003eEvolution\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003erange and other rolling stock that would have been seen from the pre-grouping and grouping eras. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003eAll\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003eEvolution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOpen Carriage Trucks are fitted with one of three variants of side panels, these include ‘Open Frame’, ‘Panelled’ and ‘Plain’ designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW209346640 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"335557856\":16777215,\"335559739\":150}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003eTo complete the OO Gauge Evolution Open Carriage Truck, Rapido will include a stylish load with each version. There are three different carriage types, and you will find ‘Covered, Cupboard Door’, ‘Covered, Drop-Flap’ and ‘Open, Drop-Flap’ designs throughout the range. It is removable, so you can replace it with the load of your choice if you wish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW209346640 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"335557856\":16777215,\"335559739\":150}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003eFinally, each model is fitted with NEM 362 pockets, metal bearings for free running, and has\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003etwo lengths of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209346640 BCX0\"\u003eoptional close-coupling bars (modelled on vacuum pipes) included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW209346640 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"335557856\":16777215,\"335559739\":150}'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains UK","offers":[{"title":"SECR ‘Evolution’ Open Carriage Truck Nº3325","offer_id":56273355768187,"sku":"830001","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"MR ‘Evolution’ Open Carriage Truck Nº294","offer_id":56273355833723,"sku":"830002","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"LNWR ‘Evolution’ Open Carriage Truck Nº11238","offer_id":56273355899259,"sku":"830003","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GWR ‘Evolution’ Open Carriage Truck Nº391","offer_id":56273355964795,"sku":"830004","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GCR ‘Evolution’ Open Carriage Truck Nº69","offer_id":56273356030331,"sku":"830005","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GNR ‘Evolution Open Carriage Truck Nº2799","offer_id":56273356095867,"sku":"830006","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"SDJR ‘Evolution’ Open Carriage Truck Nº4","offer_id":56273356161403,"sku":"830007","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"LBSCR ‘Evolution’ Open Carriage Truck Nº115","offer_id":56273356226939,"sku":"830008","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"LSWR ‘Evolution’ Open Carriage Truck Nº84","offer_id":56273356292475,"sku":"830009","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Caledonian ‘Evolution’ Open Carriage Truck Nº1618","offer_id":56273356358011,"sku":"830010","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Highland ‘Evolution’ Open Carriage Truck Nº14","offer_id":56273356423547,"sku":"830011","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"L\u0026Y ‘Evolution’ Open Carriage Truck Nº131","offer_id":56273356489083,"sku":"830012","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GER ‘Evolution’ Open Carriage Truck Nº194","offer_id":56273356554619,"sku":"830013","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"NER ‘Evolution’ Open Carriage Truck Nº32","offer_id":56273356620155,"sku":"830014","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Metropolitan ‘Evolution’ Open Carriage Truck Nº2","offer_id":56273356685691,"sku":"830015","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GNoSR ‘Evolution’ Open Carriage Truck Nº3","offer_id":56273356751227,"sku":"830016","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"LMS ‘Evolution’ Open Carriage Truck Nº41759","offer_id":56273356816763,"sku":"830017","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"SR ‘Evolution Open Carriage Truck Nº3923","offer_id":56273356882299,"sku":"830018","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"LNER ‘Evolution’ Open Carriage Truck Nº997","offer_id":56273356947835,"sku":"830019","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cambrian 'Evolution' Open Carriage Truck Nº44","offer_id":56273357013371,"sku":"830022","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"LBSCR Plain Mahogany ‘Evolution’ Open Carriage Truck Nº76","offer_id":56273357078907,"sku":"830023","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"LT\u0026SR 'Evolution' Open Carriage Truck Nº6","offer_id":56273357144443,"sku":"830024","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0841\/3421\/files\/830001_Loaded.png?v=1780056268","url":"https:\/\/www.lightrailwaystores.co.uk\/products\/evolution-open-carriage-truck","provider":"Light Railway Stores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}