Rapido's GWR County No.1014 'County of Glamorgan' in BR Lined Green Early Crest livery is a highly detailed model of a classic British steam locomotive. This model is based on the GWR Class 1000 'County' locomotive, a type of 4-6-0 express passenger engine built between 1948 and 1950.
The model is preserved in the distinctive BR Lined Green Early Crest livery, a scheme used by British Railways in the late 1940s and early 1950s. One notable feature of this model is the double chimney, a characteristic of the GWR Class 1000 locomotives.
The locomotive is equipped with a Speedo fitted, allowing it to achieve smooth and accurate speed control. Parallel buffers are also included, providing a more realistic representation of the real locomotive.
This model is suitable for operation on tracks with a minimum radius of 438mm or greater, equivalent to a 2nd radius curve in model railway terms.
The Rapido model features a working dynamic firebox flicker, adding an extra layer of realism to the model. It also comes with a 21-pin DCC decoder socket, allowing for easy installation of a digital command control system. MoPower stay-alive capacitors are also fitted, helping to maintain a stable power supply to the model.
The model is equipped with two factory-fitted speakers, providing an authentic sound experience. Sprung buffers are included for a more realistic representation of the locomotive's movement. The model features a museum-quality paint finish, ensuring a highly realistic appearance.
The mechanism is smooth and powerful, allowing the model to run smoothly and efficiently. The model is highly detailed, with features such as NEM coupler pockets included for easy coupling and uncoupling of carriages.
The Rapido GWR County No.1014 'County of Glamorgan' is a highly accurate and detailed model of a classic British steam locomotive, suitable for model railway enthusiasts and collectors of OO gauge models. The model is available in 1:76 scale, making it a great addition to any model railway layout.
