Name: Rapido 954001 GWR County No.1001 G W Lined Green
Brand: Rapido
SKU: 954001
Price: 249.95 GBP

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

Manufacturer description

GWR Class 1000 ‘County’
1001 in GW Lined Green
Single Chimney
Parallel Buffers
Suitable for operation on 2nd Radius curves (438mm or greater)
Working dynamic firebox flicker
21-pin DCC decoder socket
MoPower stay-alive capacitors
2 factory-fitted speakers in all models
Sprung buffers
Museum quality paint finish
Smooth & powerful mechanism
Highly detailed
NEM coupler pockets
1:76 scale, (OO gauge)

Catalogue listing

Brand

Rapido

Product Code

954001

RRP

£249.95

Release date

Q4 2026

Model details

Gauge

DCC status

DCC 21

Prototype information

Operator

GWR

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The Rapido GWR County No. 1001 G W Lined Green model is a highly detailed representation of the GWR Class 1000 locomotive in its iconic lined green livery. This model is available in OO gauge, making it suitable for modellers who wish to recreate the sights and sounds of the 1950s and 1960s in their model railways.

This model boasts a range of features that bring it to life, including a working dynamic firebox flicker and factory-fitted speakers that provide a realistic sound experience for the viewer. The model's mechanism is smooth and powerful, allowing for a satisfying operating experience. The locomotive's paint finish is of museum quality, ensuring that the model looks as good as it sounds.

In terms of technical specifications, the model is fitted with a 21-pin DCC decoder socket, allowing modellers to easily upgrade to digital control. The model also features MoPower stay-alive capacitors to keep the electrical system stable, as well as NEM coupler pockets for easy coupling and uncoupling. The model's wheels are designed for operation on 2nd radius curves, which is equivalent to a minimum radius of 438mm.

Other notable features of the model include parallel buffers, a single chimney, and sprung buffers to provide a realistic operating experience. The model is highly detailed, with a range of intricate features that will appeal to modellers who appreciate the finer details of the GWR Class 1000 locomotive. The model is available to purchase as a single item, with the manufacturer's part number being 954001.