Name: Rapido 958509 LNER J52/2 No.68832 BR Unlined Black Early Crest (DCC Sound Fitted)
Brand: Rapido
SKU: 958509
Price: 279.95 GBP

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Prototype Eras
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

Manufacturer description

No.68832
BR black (early crest)
Stovepipe chimney
Pop-type safety valves
Short dome
Parallel buffers
Pole-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

958509

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 early emblem

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 locomotive, specifically model number 68832, is a OO gauge model representing a British Railways locomotive from the early crest period. This model is part of the Rapido J52 collection.

The model features a stovepipe chimney and pop-type safety valves, along with a short dome and parallel buffers. A pole-type front step and three handrail knobs are also included. The model's bunker features closed coal rails, and a smokebox numberplate is present.

The model is fitted with a can motor, flywheel, and plunger pickups for smooth operation. It also features sprung buffers and a detailed cab interior. A firebox glow effect is included, and a factory-fitted speaker is also present.

The model is DCC sound fitted, allowing for realistic sound effects to be produced when in operation. An optional scale coupling is included, and a diecast chassis block provides a sturdy base for the model. A Next18 decoder socket is also provided for easy DCC installation.