Name: Rapido 958507 LNER J52/2 No.68817 British Railways Lettering (DCC Sound Fitted)
Brand: Rapido
SKU: 958507
Price: 279.95 GBP

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Prototype Era
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest

Manufacturer description

No.68817
BRITISH RAILWAYS black
Cast tapered chimney
Pop-type safety valves
Short dome
Tapered buffers
Plate-type front step
3 handrail knobs
Closed bunker coal rails
Smokebox numberplate
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

958507

RRP

£279.95

Release date

Q1 2026

Model details

Tooling date

2024

Gauge

DCC status

DCC Sound Fitted

Scale

OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)

Livery

BR black with British Railways lettering

Chassis construction

Diecast

Coupling mount

NEM pockets

Coupling type

Tension lock

Minimum radius

Radius 2

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

Wheel configuration

0-6-0ST

Operated by

Great Northern Railway
London & North Eastern Railway
British Railways

Main duties

Shunting

In service until

1961

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The Rapido LNER J52/2 No.68817 British Railways Lettering model is a OO gauge model train representing a locomotive from British Railways' early crest era. This model is part of the Rapido J52 collection.

The locomotive is modelled as No.68817, featuring British Railways black livery. It includes a cast tapered chimney, pop-type safety valves, a short dome, and tapered buffers, among other details. The model also features a plate-type front step, three handrail knobs, closed bunker coal rails, and a smokebox numberplate.

The locomotive has a can motor, flywheel, and plunger pickups, allowing for smooth operation. It also comes with sprung buffers for added realism. The cab interior is detailed, with features such as a firebox glow. A factory-fitted speaker enhances the overall experience.

The model is DCC sound fitted, allowing for a high level of control and realism. It also features an optional Next18 decoder socket, making it compatible with a range of DCC systems.