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Rapido 909502

Metropolitan Railway ‘E’ Class No. L48 London Transport Livery (DCC Sound Fitted)

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Prototype Eras
Era 2 (1875 to 1923) Pre-grouping
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

Manufacturer description

Metropolitan Railway ‘E’ Class
No. L48
London Transport Livery
Die-cast metal and injection moulded plastic construction
High quality motor and mechanism
Next18 decoder socket
High level of detail with plenty of separately fitted parts
Optional user fitted tripcocks, airbrake and vacuum hoses included
NEM coupler pockets
Sprung buffers

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

The Rapido L48 model represents the Metropolitan Railway 'E' Class locomotive in London Transport livery. This model is part of the Rapido Met 1 collection and is designed to represent a locomotive from the pre-grouping era.

The model features a die-cast metal and injection moulded plastic construction, ensuring a high level of detail and accuracy. The locomotive is equipped with a high quality motor and mechanism, allowing for smooth and reliable operation.

The model is DCC sound fitted, with a Next18 decoder socket for easy installation of a decoder. A range of separately fitted parts add to the model's detail, including tripcocks, airbrake and vacuum hoses. These can be optionally fitted by the user.

Other features of the model include NEM coupler pockets for easy coupling and connection to other trains, as well as sprung buffers for a more realistic ride and appearance.