Name: Rapido 954504 GWR County No.1019 ‘County of Merioneth’ BR Lined Black Early Crest (DCC Sound Fitted)
Brand: Rapido
SKU: 954504
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’
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

954504

RRP

£364.95

Release date

Q4 2026

Model details

Gauge

DCC status

DCC Sound

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Rapido's GWR County Class 1000 locomotive, number 1019 'County of Merioneth', has been released in a BR Lined Black Early Crest livery. This model features a range of details, including red backed number and name plates, a single chimney, and a Speedo fitted to the cab.

The locomotive is designed for operation on 2nd radius curves of 438mm or greater, making it suitable for many model railway layouts. The model includes a number of features aimed at enhancing the operating experience, such as working dynamic firebox flicker and a 21-pin DCC decoder socket. MoPower stay-alive capacitors are also fitted, helping to prevent power drops when using DCC control.

The model features a museum-quality paint finish and highly detailed bodywork, including NEM coupler pockets for easy coupling and uncoupling. The mechanism is smooth and powerful, with two factory-fitted speakers providing an immersive sound experience. Sprung buffers are also included, adding a touch of realism to the model's operation.

The model is built to 1:76 scale, making it a suitable addition to OO gauge model railway layouts.