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Rapido 909504

Metropolitan Railway No.1 – 2013-2020 condition (DCC Sound Fitted)

Manufacturer catalogue image - please note that pre-release images may be CAD renders or CGI images rather than photographs

Prototype Eras
Era 2 (1875 to 1923) Pre-grouping
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation
Era 10 (2005 to 2015) Rebuilding of the Railways
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

Metropolitan Railway ‘E’ Class
No.1
Metropolitan Livery (as seen between 1999 and 2009)
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
Era specific air brake equipment fitted within the cab
Optional user fitted tripcocks, airbrake and vacuum hoses included
NEM coupler pockets
Sprung buffers

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

The Rapido Metropolitan Railway No.1 is a model locomotive from the Met 1 collection. The model represents the Metropolitan Railway's 'E' Class locomotive, which was in service during the Big Four period, covering the LNER, LMS, GWR and SR eras.

This OO gauge model features a die-cast metal and injection moulded plastic construction, with a high quality motor and mechanism. It is fitted with a Next18 decoder socket, allowing for DCC sound capabilities. The model boasts a high level of detail, with many separately fitted parts and era-specific air brake equipment in the cab.

Additional features of the model include NEM coupler pockets and sprung buffers. Users have the option to add their own tripcocks, airbrake and vacuum hoses. The model is available in Metropolitan Livery, as seen from 1999 to 2009.