Name: Rapido 954503 GWR County No.1017 ‘County of Hereford’ BR (Egyptian) Lined Green (DCC Sound Fitted)
Brand: Rapido
SKU: 954503
Price: 364.95 GBP

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

Manufacturer description

GWR Class 1000 ‘County’
1017 “County of Hereford” in BR (Egyptian) 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

954503

RRP

£364.95

Release date

Q4 2026

Model details

Gauge

DCC status

DCC Sound

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Rapido's GWR County No.1017 'County of Hereford' in BR (Egyptian) Lined Green

Rapido has released a new model of the GWR Class 1000 'County' in the livery of BR (Egyptian) Lined Green, specifically depicting the locomotive No.1017 'County of Hereford'. This model is a faithful representation of the original locomotive, featuring a single chimney and parallel buffers.

The model is designed for operation on 2nd radius curves of 438mm or greater, making it suitable for many British model railway layouts. One notable feature of this model is the working dynamic firebox flicker, which adds a realistic touch to the locomotive's operation. The model also features a 21-pin DCC decoder socket, allowing for easy installation of a digital command control system.

In terms of electronics, the model is equipped with MoPower stay-alive capacitors to ensure smooth operation on DC layouts, and two factory-fitted speakers provide high-quality sound effects. The model's mechanism is smooth and powerful, making it suitable for frequent operation. The locomotive's detailing is highly accurate, with features such as NEM coupler pockets and a museum-quality paint finish.

This model is available in 1:76 scale, which is commonly used for OO gauge model railways. It is a highly detailed and realistic representation of the GWR Class 1000 'County' in BR (Egyptian) Lined Green livery.