Name: Rapido 958508 LNER J52/2 No.68838 BR Unlined Black Early Crest (DCC Sound Fitted)
Brand: Rapido
SKU: 958508
Price: 279.95 GBP

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

Manufacturer description

No.68838
BR black (early crest)
Cast tapered chimney
Pop-type safety valves
Short dome
Parallel buffers
Pole-type front step
4 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

958508

RRP

£279.95

Release date

Q1 2026

Model details

Tooling date

2024

Gauge

DCC status

DCC Sound Fitted

Chassis construction

Diecast

Coupling mount

NEM pockets

Coupling type

Tension lock

Livery

BR black with early emblem

Minimum radius

Radius 2

Scale

OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)

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

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The Rapido LNER J52/2 model, number 68838, is a OO gauge locomotive that represents a British Railways Early Crest era locomotive. This model is part of the Rapido J52 collection and features a UK-specific layout.

The model is detailed and accurate, with features such as a cast tapered chimney, pop-type safety valves, a short dome, and parallel buffers. The locomotive also includes a pole-type front step and four handrail knobs. The bunker is fitted with closed coal rails and a smokebox numberplate.

The model is equipped with a can motor, flywheel, and plunger pickups for smooth operation. Sprung buffers add to the model's realism. The cab interior is detailed and features a firebox glow effect.

This model is DCC sound fitted and includes a factory-fitted speaker. It also has a Next18 decoder socket for easy digital control. The model is available with optional scale couplings for improved realism.