Name: Rapido 958003 LNER J52/2 No.1228 L&NER Black with Red Lining
Brand: Rapido
SKU: 958003
Price: 164.95 GBP

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Prototype Era
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)

Manufacturer description

No.1228
L&NER lined black
Cast tapered chimney
Ramsbottom-type safety valves
Tall dome
Parallel buffers
Pole-type front step
3 handrail knobs
Open bunker coal rails
Can motor
Flywheel
Plunger pickups
Sprung buffers
Detailed cab interior
Firebox glow
Factory-fitted speaker
Optional scale couplings
Diecast chassis block
Next18 decoder socket

Catalogue listing

Brand

Rapido

Product Code

958003

RRP

£164.95

Release date

Q1 2026

Model details

Tooling date

2024

Livery

L&NER lined black

Gauge

DCC status

DCC Ready

Scale

OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)

Chassis construction

Diecast

Coupling mount

NEM pockets

Coupling type

Tension lock

Minimum radius

Radius 2

Running number

1228

Prototype information

Locomotive type

Steam

Builder

Doncaster Works
Robert Stephenson & Co
Sharp, Stewart & Co

Build dates

1897 to 1909

Total built

Tractive effort

21,735 lbf

Operated by

Great Northern Railway
London & North Eastern Railway
British Railways

Main duties

Shunting

In service until

1961

Wheel configuration

0-6-0ST

Operator

LNER

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The Rapido OO gauge model of LNER J52/2 locomotive No.1228 is a representation of a locomotive that would have operated during The Big Four period. This model is part of the Rapido J52 collection and features a L&NER lined black livery.

The model is DCC ready, allowing for the installation of a decoder for digital control. Notable features of the model include a cast tapered chimney, Ramsbottom-type safety valves, a tall dome, and parallel buffers.

Additional details include a pole-type front step, three handrail knobs, open bunker coal rails, and a can motor. The model also features a flywheel, plunger pickups, and sprung buffers.

The cab interior is detailed, with a firebox glow effect and a factory-fitted speaker. Optional scale couplings are also available, allowing for a more authentic coupling experience. A diecast chassis block and Next18 decoder socket are also included.