Name: Rapido 932010 NER H Class No.898 NER Blue 0-4-0T Steam Locomotive
Brand: Rapido
SKU: 932010
Price: 144.95 GBP

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

Prototype Era
Era 2 (1875 to 1923) Pre-grouping

Manufacturer description

Exclusive to Rails of Sheffield and Locomotion Models.

We are delighted to offer this exclusive NER BLUE version as part of our Railway Icons range.

History

The North Eastern Railway’s ‘H’ 0-4-0Ts were built to Thomas Worsdell’s design, to replace elderly Manning Wardle locomotives on the NER’s docks.

They were the perfect dockyard locomotive: powerful, rugged and simple.

Prototype Factfile
Built: 1888-1923 (24 built)
How long did they last? BR inherited two ‘Y7s’. No. 68089 waswithdrawn in 1951 and No. 68088 followed in 1952.
Where did they work? From Leith in Scotland down to Stratford and Neasden. They spread their wings even further during the Second World War.
Can I see one? No. 1310 is at the Middleton Railway and No. 985 is at the Mid-Suffolk Railway.

Here’s the specification of the ‘OO’ gauge model:

Designed in the UK using original works drawings and a wealth of photographic material
Factory-fitted speaker
Quality mechanism
Next18 decoder socket
NEM coupler pockets
Sprung buffers
Key detail changes between individual locomotives

Catalogue listing

Brand

Rapido

Product Code

932010

RRP

£144.95

Release date

Q4 2024

Limited edition model for

Rails of Sheffield

Supplier Links

Special commissions are usually only available new from the commissioning organisation, and may well have sold out on pre-order before they even end up listed here! But you may be able to find used items on marketplace or auction websites.

Buy from Rails of Sheffield

Search on Amazon

Search on eBay

Supplier links are provided for your convenience and do not guarantee that the product is currently available. RailwayModels.uk is not a representative of these suppliers, but may receive a commission when purchases are made through links on this page.

Rapido NER H Class No.898 NER Blue 0‑4‑0T steam locomotive is an OO gauge model produced as a limited‑edition item for the Rails of Sheffield range. The model carries the manufacturer part number 932010 and represents the pre‑grouping period of the North Eastern Railway.

The locomotive is exclusive to Rails of Sheffield and Locomotion Models and forms part of the Railway Icons series. It is offered in the NER Blue livery, replicating the original appearance of the class.

The prototype H‑class 0‑4‑0Ts were designed by Thomas Worsdell and built between 1888 and 1923, with a total of twenty‑four units produced. They were intended to replace older Manning Wardle engines on NER dockyards and were noted for their power, ruggedness and simplicity. British Railways inherited two examples, No 68089 which was withdrawn on 23/02/1951 and No 68088 on 15/03/1952. Surviving examples can be seen at the Middleton Railway (No 1310) and the Mid‑Suffolk Railway (No 985).

The model is designed in the United Kingdom using original works drawings and extensive photographic material. It includes a factory‑fitted speaker, a quality mechanism, a Next18 decoder socket, NEM coupler pockets, sprung buffers and individual detail variations between locomotives.