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Rapido 932506

LNER Y7 – No.986 LNER Livery (DCC Sound Fitted)

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Prototype Era
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)

Manufacturer description

LNER Y7 Class
No.986
LNER Livery (1923-1941)
10-spoke wheels
Tapered buffer guides with round heads
Ross Pop safety valves
Organ pipe whistle
Plain smokebox with wheel type handle
Extended frames
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

This OO gauge model is part of the Rapido LNER Y7 collection and represents the LNER Y7 Class locomotive No.986, which operated during the Big Four period. The model is fitted with DCC sound and features a range of authentic details, including 10-spoke wheels, tapered buffer guides, Ross Pop safety valves, and an organ pipe whistle. The locomotive's plain smokebox features a wheel-type handle, and the extended frames are accurately replicated. The model is made from a combination of die-cast metal and injection moulded plastic and boasts a high level of detail with numerous separately fitted parts.

The model includes a Next18 decoder socket and features high-quality motor and mechanism. The locomotive is factory-fitted with a speaker, allowing for a realistic sound experience. Optional user-fitted parts, such as coupling chains and shunting poles, are also available. Additionally, the model features sprung buffers, providing a realistic representation of the locomotive's suspension. This model is a detailed and accurate representation of the LNER Y7 Class locomotive No.986 in LNER livery, which was in use from 1923 to 1941.