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Rapido 932504

LNER Y7 – No.129 Darlington Works Livery (DCC Sound Fitted)

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Prototype Eras
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest

Manufacturer description

LNER Y7 Class
No.129
LNER Darlington Works Livery (1923-1931)
9-spoke wheels
Tapered buffer guides with round heads
Ramsbottom safety valve casing
Bell-shaped whistle
Plain smokebox with two handles
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 coupling chains, shunting poles and other parts
Sprung buffers
Factory-fitted speaker in all models

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

Rapido's LNER Y7 model in Darlington Works livery is a OO gauge representation of a locomotive from the Big Four era. This model is part of the LNER Y7 collection and features a DCC sound system.

The model is designed to represent locomotive number 129, which was in service during the period from 1923 to 1931. Key features include 9-spoke wheels, tapered buffer guides with round heads, and a Ramsbottom safety valve casing. The smokebox is plain with two handles, and a bell-shaped whistle is also included.

The model is constructed from a combination of die-cast metal and injection-moulded plastic, with a high-quality motor and mechanism. The locomotive is equipped with a Next18 decoder socket, allowing for easy installation of a decoder. The model features a high level of detail, with many separately fitted parts. Users may also choose to add optional items such as coupling chains, shunting poles, and other parts.

The model is supplied with sprung buffers and a factory-fitted speaker, providing a realistic sound experience.