Name: Rapido 954509 GWR County No.1000 ‘County of Middlesex’ BR Lined Green Late Crest (DCC Sound Fitted)
Brand: Rapido
SKU: 954509
Price: 364.95 GBP

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Prototype Era
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

Manufacturer description

GWR Class 1000 ‘County’
1000 “County of Middlesex” in BR Lined Green (Late Crest)
Double 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

954509

RRP

£364.95

Release date

Q4 2026

Model details

Gauge

DCC status

DCC Sound

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Rapido's GWR County No.1000 'County of Middlesex' is a highly detailed model of the classic British steam locomotive. This particular model is finished in British Railways lined green livery with the late crest.

The model features a double chimney, a distinctive feature of the GWR County class. It also boasts a speedo fitted, allowing for accurate speed indication. The parallel buffers are a nice touch, adding to the model's authenticity.

This model is suitable for operation on curves of 2nd radius or greater, with a minimum radius of 438mm. The dynamic firebox flicker effect adds a convincing touch to the model's animation.

The model is fitted with a 21-pin DCC decoder socket, allowing for easy installation of a decoder. MoPower stay-alive capacitors are also fitted, helping to prevent the motor from losing power during prolonged periods of use.

Each model comes with two factory-fitted speakers, providing rich and clear sound effects. The model's buffers are sprung, allowing for a more realistic operation. The paint finish is of museum quality, ensuring an authentic representation of the original locomotive.

The mechanism is smooth and powerful, providing a convincing and realistic operation. The model is highly detailed, with NEM coupler pockets allowing for easy coupling to other rolling stock. The model is scaled at 1:76, making it suitable for OO gauge modelling.