Rapido 954510

GWR County No.1011 ‘County of Chester’ BR Lined Green Late Crest (DCC Sound Fitted)

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

Manufacturer description

GWR Class 1000 ‘County’
1011 “County of Chester” in BR Lined Green (Late Crest)
GWR number on front bufferbeam, smokebox door plates removed
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

Model details

Rapido GWR Class 1000 'County' Locomotive

The Rapido GWR Class 1000 'County' locomotive, numbered 1011 'County of Chester', is a highly detailed model of a classic British railway engine. This particular model is finished in BR Lined Green with a Late Crest, a distinctive livery that was adopted by British Railways in the 1950s.

The model features a range of authentic details, including a Great Western Railway number on the front bufferbeam and smokebox door plates that have been removed. The locomotive also boasts a double chimney, a distinctive feature of the GWR Class 1000 'County' design.

The model is equipped with a number of features that enhance its operation and realism. A Speedo is fitted, allowing modellers to accurately control the speed of the locomotive. The buffers are of the parallel type, which is characteristic of the GWR Class 1000 'County'. The model is also suitable for operation on 2nd radius curves, with a minimum radius of 438mm.

In terms of electronics, the model features a 21-pin DCC decoder socket, allowing modellers to easily upgrade to digital control. The model is also equipped with MoPower stay-alive capacitors, which help to maintain a stable power supply to the electronics. Two factory-fitted speakers are also included, providing a realistic sound experience.

The mechanism of the model is smooth and powerful, making it suitable for a variety of operating scenarios. The model is highly detailed, with a museum-quality paint finish and a range of intricate features that bring the locomotive to life. NEM coupler pockets are also included, making it easy to couple the model to other rolling stock.

The Rapido GWR Class 1000 'County' locomotive is a 1:76 scale model, making it suitable for OO gauge model railways. Overall, this is a highly detailed and authentic model of a classic British railway engine, perfect for modellers looking to add a touch of realism to their layout.