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Rapido 947501

Stirling Single No.1 – 1938 Condition (DCC Sound Fitted)

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

Livery and condition as preserved - eras show both original and preservation era, where applicable.

Manufacturer description

Stirling Single No.1
Small “Sturrock” tender (1909 to 2012)
Smooth running mechanism
Suitable for operation on 2nd Radius curves (438mm or greater)
Accurate, fine scale precision livery application
Working firebox flicker
21-pin DCC decoder socket
Factory fitted speaker in all models
Accurate sounds obtained from archival footage
Laser 3D scanned for accuracy

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

The Rapido Stirling Single No.1 is a model railway locomotive from the OO gauge range. It is part of the Rapido Stirling Single collection and is designed to represent the period of the Big Four railway companies, which includes the LNER, LMS, GWR and SR.

This model is a replica of the Stirling Single locomotive, specifically the No.1 variation. It features a small 'Sturrock' tender, a smooth running mechanism, and is suitable for use on curves with a radius of 438mm or greater.

The model's livery application is accurate to fine scale precision, and it also features a working firebox flicker effect. It is fitted with a 21-pin DCC decoder socket, a factory-fitted speaker, and contains accurate sounds obtained from archival footage. The model was laser 3D scanned for accuracy to ensure a precise representation of the original locomotive.