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Rapido 951505

GWR 44xx No.4404 British Railways (serif) Green (DCC Sound Fitted)

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

Manufacturer description

GWR 44XX Class
No.4404
BRITISH RAILWAYS green livery (Eqyptian font) (1947-1950s)
Inside steam pipes (smokebox patches)
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 GWR 44xx No.4404 model is a representation of a British Railways locomotive from the early crest period, specifically the 1947-1950s. This model is part of the Rapido GWR 44XX collection and is designed for OO gauge model railways.

The model is constructed from die-cast metal and injection moulded plastic and features a high level of detail, including separately fitted parts. The locomotive is equipped with a high quality motor and mechanism, allowing for smooth operation. A Next18 decoder socket is also included for easy DCC installation.

The model features a number of authentic details, including inside steam pipes, a straight filler lid stand, and a cast iron tapered chimney. The locomotive also has a tall safety valve cover, straight rain strips, cab side shutters, a rear lamp iron fender, and a smokebox number plate. The model also includes parallel buffers and a smokebox with a number plate.

For added customisation, the model comes with optional user fitted parts, including coupling hooks, vacuum hoses, and steam heat pipes. The model is also equipped with NEM coupler pockets and sprung buffers for a more realistic running experience.