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Rapido 954006

GWR County No.1006 ‘County of Cornwall’ BR Lined Green Early Crest

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

Manufacturer description

GWR Class 1000 ‘County’
1006 “County of Cornwall” in BR Lined Green (Early Crest)
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)

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Model details

Prototype information

Rapido's GWR County No.1006 'County of Cornwall' in BR Lined Green Early Crest Livery

Rapido's GWR Class 1000 'County' locomotive is a highly detailed and accurate model of this classic British steam engine. The model number 1006 'County of Cornwall' has been finished in the iconic BR Lined Green Early Crest livery, a colour scheme that is synonymous with the British Railways era.

This model is a single chimney version, which is a nice touch, and features a Speedo fitted to the front of the cab. The parallel buffers are also a nice detail, adding to the overall authenticity of the model. The locomotive is designed to operate on 2nd radius curves or greater, making it suitable for most model railway layouts.

The model features a working dynamic firebox flicker, which adds a nice touch of realism to the locomotive's operation. Other features include a 21-pin DCC decoder socket, which allows for easy installation of a DCC decoder, and MoPower stay-alive capacitors to help prevent the motor from burning out.

The model also features two factory-fitted speakers, which provide a high-quality sound experience. The sprung buffers are a nice touch, and the museum quality paint finish is a testament to the attention to detail that Rapido has put into this model.

The mechanism is smooth and powerful, making it suitable for hauling a variety of trains, and the highly detailed design ensures that every aspect of the locomotive has been accurately replicated. The model also features NEM coupler pockets, making it easy to couple and uncouple the locomotive from other models.

Overall, Rapido's GWR Class 1000 'County' is a highly detailed and accurate model of a classic British steam engine. With its smooth and powerful mechanism, highly detailed design, and realistic features such as the working dynamic firebox flicker and sprung buffers, this model is sure to be a hit with model railway enthusiasts.