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Rapido 951008

GWR 44xx No.4401 BR Early Crest Plain Black

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Prototype Era
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest

Manufacturer description

GWR 44XX Class
No.4401
BR plain black livery (large early crest) (1950s)
Inside steam pipes (smokebox patches)
ATC equipment
Extra rivet strip on tanks
Straight filler lid stand
Tall safety valve cover
Straight rain strips
Cab side shutters
Rear lamp iron fender
Cast iron tapered chimney
Parallel buffers
Smokebox number plate
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 hooks, vacuum hoses and steam heat pipes included
NEM coupler pockets
Sprung buffers

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

The Rapido OO gauge model of the GWR 44XX class locomotive, specifically No.4401, is a representation of a British Railways locomotive in early crest plain black livery, dating back to the 1950s.

This model is part of the Rapido GWR 44XX collection and features accurate details, including inside steam pipes, smokebox patches, and ATC equipment. The locomotive also boasts a cast iron tapered chimney, straight rain strips, and a tall safety valve cover.

The model is constructed from die-cast metal and injection moulded plastic, with a high quality motor and mechanism. It is DCC ready, with a Next18 decoder socket, and features a high level of detail, including separately fitted parts. Optional user-fitted coupling hooks, vacuum hoses, and steam heat pipes are also included. The model is designed with NEM coupler pockets and sprung buffers for smooth operation.