Rapido 903001

16″ Hunslet – “Alex” Oxfordshire Ironstone Lined Red

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Prototype Eras
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

Manufacturer description

16″ Hunslet – “Alex”

Oxfordshire Ironstone lined red livery.

Die-cast metal construction.

High quality motor and mechanism.

Next18 decoder socket.

High level of detail with plenty of separately fitted parts.

NEM coupler pockets.

Sprung buffers.

Catalogue listing

Brand
Rapido
Product Code
903001
GTIN
0679164081141
RRP
£129.95
Release date
2023

Model details

Tooling date
2023
Gauge
OO
Pickup in tender
No
Interior lighting
No
Livery
Oxfordshire Ironstone
Minimum radius
Radius 1
Chassis construction
Diecast
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
DCC status
DCC Ready
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Coupling type
Tension lock
Finish
Pristine
Directional lighting
No
Coupling
NEM + Tension Lock
Based on preserved
No
Passenger figures
No
DCC
DCC Ready with a Next18 decoder socket

Prototype information

Builder
Hunslet Engine Company
Total built
44
Wheel configuration
0-6-0ST
Operated by
National Coal Board
Various Industrial Railways
Main duties
Shunting
Industrial Use
Build dates
1923 to 1958
In service until
1970s
Locomotive type
Steam
Locomotive class*
Hunslet Engine Company 16in 0-6-0ST
Operator
Oxfordshire Ironstone
Motive power
Steam

* Class names often change over the lifespan of a locomotive, so this is not necessarily the class name used by the operator in the period modelled.

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The Rapido 16" Hunslet 'Alex' is a model of a steam locomotive built to OO gauge standards. It is finished in a pristine condition and features a lined red livery, representing the Oxfordshire Ironstone company. The model is part of the Rapido 16" Hunslet Saddle Tank collection and is a representation of a Class Hunslet Engine Company 16in 0-6-0ST locomotive.

The model is built from die-cast metal and features a high-quality motor and mechanism. It also includes a Next18 decoder socket, allowing for DCC compatibility. The level of detail is high, with many separately fitted parts included. The model is equipped with NEM coupler pockets and sprung buffers, providing a realistic and smooth running experience.

The 'Alex' model is a representation of a locomotive built between 1923 and 1958 and is part of the British Railways Early Crest period. It features a 0-6-0ST wheel arrangement and is designed to be a faithful representation of the original locomotive.

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