Name: Rapido 903517 16″ Hunslet – “Primrose No.2” (Late Condition) (DCC Sound Fitted)
Brand: Rapido
SKU: 903517
Price: 229.95 GBP

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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

DCC status

DCC Sound Fitted

Scale

OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)

Coupling mount

NEM pockets

Coupling type

Tension lock

Minimum radius

Radius 1

Tooling date

2023

Livery

NCB - National Coal Board

Chassis construction

Diecast

Prototype information

Locomotive type

Steam

Total built

Wheel configuration

0-6-0ST

Operated by

National Coal Board
Various Industrial Railways

Main duties

Shunting
Industrial Use

In service until

1970s

Build dates

1923 to 1958

Builder

Hunslet Engine Company

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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.