Name: Rapido 903016 16″ Hunslet – “John Shaw”
Brand: Rapido
SKU: 903016
Price: 129.95 GBP

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Prototype Eras
Era 2 (1875 to 1923) Pre-grouping
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
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)

Manufacturer description

16″ Hunslet – “John Shaw”
South Kirby colliery condition.
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

903016

RRP

£129.95

Release date

Q3 2025

Model details

Gauge

DCC status

DCC Ready

Scale

OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)

Coupling mount

NEM pockets

Coupling type

Tension lock

Chassis construction

Diecast

Livery

Lined Green

Minimum radius

Radius 1

Tooling date

2023

Prototype information

Total built

Operated by

National Coal Board
Various Industrial Railways

In service until

1970s

Locomotive type

Steam

Main duties

Shunting
Industrial Use

Build dates

1923 to 1958

Builder

Hunslet Engine Company

Wheel configuration

0-6-0ST

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The Rapido 16" Hunslet "John Shaw" is a model locomotive that represents the Big Four period in British railway history. The model is gauge OO and is designed to be DCC Ready, allowing users to install a digital command control system.

This model is part of the 16" Hunslet Saddle Tank Batch 2 collection and features a lined green livery. The model's construction is from die-cast metal.

The locomotive is equipped with a high quality motor and mechanism, providing a smooth and reliable running experience. A Next18 decoder socket is also included, allowing users to easily install a DCC system.

The model boasts a high level of detail, with many separately fitted parts. NEM coupler pockets are also included, allowing users to easily couple the model to other rolling stock. Additionally, the model features sprung buffers for a more realistic appearance.

Rapido 903016

16″ Hunslet – “John Shaw”