Name: Rapido 903501 16″ Hunslet – “Alex” Oxfordshire Ironstone Lined Red (DCC Sound Fitted)
Brand: Rapido
SKU: 903501
Price: 229.95 GBP

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Prototype Eras
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

903501

GTIN

0679164081264

RRP

£229.95

Release date

2023

Model details

DCC status

DCC Sound Fitted

Gauge

Tooling date

2023

Livery

Lined Red

Chassis construction

Diecast

Coupling mount

NEM pockets

Coupling type

Tension lock

Minimum radius

Radius 1

Scale

OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)

Prototype information

Builder

Hunslet Engine Company

Total built

Build dates

1923 to 1958

In service until

1970s

Locomotive type

Steam

Main duties

Shunting
Industrial Use

Operated by

National Coal Board
Various Industrial Railways

Wheel configuration

0-6-0ST

Operator

Oxfordshire Ironstone

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The Rapido 16" Hunslet 'Alex' model is a OO gauge representation of a Hunslet Engine Company 16in 0-6-0ST steam locomotive. The model is part of the Rapido 16" Hunslet Saddle Tank collection and is modelled in the lined red livery of the Oxfordshire Ironstone company.

The model features a die-cast metal construction, a high-quality motor and mechanism, and a Next18 decoder socket for DCC control. The level of detail is high, with a number of separately fitted parts included. The model is fitted with NEM coupler pockets and sprung buffers for a smooth and authentic running experience. The model is also equipped with a DCC sound system, adding to the overall realism of the model.

The model is a representation of a locomotive built by the Hunslet Engine Company between 1923 and 1958, and is modelled in the British Railways Early Crest period. The model's running number is 3716, and it is named 'Alex'.