Rapido 903517

16″ Hunslet – “Primrose No.2” (Late Condition) (DCC Sound Fitted)

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Prototype Eras
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)
Era 11 (2016 to 2026) The Last Days of Privatisation

Livery and condition as preserved - eras show both original and preservation era, where applicable.

Manufacturer description

16″ Hunslet – “Primrose No.2” (Late Condition)
NCB red livery as seen during the 1970’s and preservation career with stovepipe chimney.
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
903517
RRP
£229.95
Release date
Q3 2025

Model details

Gauge
OO
DCC status
DCC Sound Fitted
DCC
DCC Sound Fitted
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Chassis construction
Diecast
Livery
NCB - National Coal Board
Tooling date
2023
Coupling type
Tension lock
Minimum radius
Radius 1
Coupling mount
NEM pockets

Prototype information

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

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This OO gauge model represents a 16" Hunslet locomotive, specifically 'Primrose No.2' in late condition. The model is part of the Rapido 16" Hunslet Saddle Tank Batch 2 collection, which focuses on British Rail blue TOPS livery. However, this particular model is depicted in NCB red livery, as seen during the 1970s and its preservation career, with a stovepipe chimney.

The model features a die-cast metal construction, high-quality motor and mechanism, and a Next18 decoder socket for DCC sound fitting. It also boasts a high level of detail with numerous separately fitted parts. Additionally, the model has NEM coupler pockets and sprung buffers for improved realism.

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