Name: Rapido 958005 LNER J52/2 No.4217 LNER Plain Black with Shaded Lettering
Brand: Rapido
SKU: 958005
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.4217
LNER black (shaded lettering)
Cast tapered chimney
Pop-type safety valves
Tall dome
Tapered buffers
Plate-type front step
3 handrail knobs
Closed 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

958005

RRP

£164.95

Release date

Q1 2026

Model details

Livery

LNER black (shaded lettering)

Gauge

DCC status

DCC Ready

Chassis construction

Diecast

Coupling mount

NEM pockets

Coupling type

Tension lock

Minimum radius

Radius 2

Scale

OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)

Tooling date

2024

Running number

4217

Prototype information

Builder

Doncaster Works
Robert Stephenson & Co
Sharp, Stewart & Co

Build dates

1897 to 1909

In service until

1961

Locomotive type

Steam

Main duties

Shunting

Operated by

Great Northern Railway
London & North Eastern Railway
British Railways

Total built

Tractive effort

21,735 lbf

Wheel configuration

0-6-0ST

Operator

LNER

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The Rapido LNER J52/2 model in LNER black with shaded lettering features a locomotive based on the original LNER locomotive No. 4217. This OO gauge model is designed to represent the locomotives of the Big Four era, specifically the LNER.

Key features of the model include a cast tapered chimney, pop-type safety valves, a tall dome, tapered buffers, a plate-type front step, and three handrail knobs. Additionally, the model features a closed bunker coal rail, a can motor, flywheel, plunger pickups, and sprung buffers. The cab interior is detailed, with a firebox glow effect and a factory-fitted speaker.

The model is DCC ready, with a Next18 decoder socket allowing for easy digital control. Optional scale couplings are also included. A diecast chassis block provides stability and durability to the model. This model is part of the Rapido J52 collection.