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Rapido 904507

GWR 15xx ‘what if’ No.1500 (DCC Sound Fitted)

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Prototype Eras
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)

Manufacturer description

15xx pannier tank no.1500

‘What if’ GWR green livery.

Die-cast metal construction.
High quality motor and mechanism.
Next18 decoder socket.
Lots of separately fitted details.
NEM coupler pockets.
Sprung buffers.

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

Rapido's OO gauge GWR 15xx 'what if' model No.1500 is a part of the BR 15xx Pannier Tank collection. This model represents the Big Four era of British railways, which spanned from the late 1920s to the early 1940s.

The model is built using die-cast metal and features a high-quality motor and mechanism. It is designed to be compatible with DCC control systems and includes a Next18 decoder socket. The model boasts a high level of detail, with separately fitted components adding to its authenticity.

The model is finished in 'what if' GWR green livery and features sprung buffers and NEM coupler pockets for ease of operation and connection to other rolling stock.