Name: Rapido 954004 GWR County No.1019 ‘County of Merioneth’ BR Lined Black Early Crest
Brand: Rapido
SKU: 954004
Price: 249.95 GBP

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

Manufacturer description

GWR Class 1000 ‘County’
1019 “County of Merioneth” in BR Lined Black (Early Crest)
Red backed number & name plates
Single Chimney
Speedo Fitted
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

954004

RRP

£249.95

Release date

Q4 2026

Model details

Gauge

DCC status

DCC 21

Prototype information

Operator

BR (W)

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Rapido's GWR County No.1019 'County of Merioneth' in BR Lined Black Early Crest is a highly detailed model of the iconic GWR Class 1000 locomotive. This model features a single chimney, red backed number and name plates, and a speedo fitted to the front of the locomotive.

The model is supplied with a working dynamic firebox flicker, giving it a lifelike appearance when in operation. The locomotive also features parallel buffers, allowing for smooth operation on 2nd radius curves of 438mm or greater. The model includes a 21-pin DCC decoder socket, making it easy to install a decoder for digital control.

Further details of the model include MoPower stay-alive capacitors to prevent electrical interference, and two factory-fitted speakers to enhance the sound of the model. The model's buffers are sprung, allowing for a more realistic operation.

The paint finish on the model is of museum quality, with a smooth and highly detailed appearance. The mechanism is also highly detailed and powerful, ensuring smooth and reliable operation. NEM coupler pockets are fitted, allowing for easy coupling and decoupling of the model.

The model is available in 1:76 scale, which is suitable for OO gauge railway layouts.