Name: Rapido 960010 Manning Wardle L Class – Hawthorn (what-if)
Brand: Rapido
SKU: 960010
Price: 149.95 GBP

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Prototype Eras
Era 2 (1875 to 1923) Pre-grouping
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

Manufacturer description

Manning Wardle ‘L’ Class – ‘Hawthorn’ No.481
Works No. 1476 of 1900
Lined blue (SECR style)
Full cab
Curve-ended Frames
Single boss wheels
Tapered buffer stocks
E24 DCC socket
Factory-fitted speaker in all models
NEM coupler pockets
High quality motor and mechanism
High level of detail with plenty of separately fitted parts

Catalogue listing

Brand

Rapido

Product Code

960010

RRP

£149.95

Release date

Q2 2026

Model details

Gauge

DCC status

DCC Ready

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The Rapido Manning Wardle L Class 'Hawthorn' locomotive is a OO gauge model, designed to be DCC ready. It is part of the Rapido Manning Wardle L Class collection.

This model is based on Works No. 1476, a locomotive built in 1900. The model features a lined blue finish in the style of the South Eastern and Chatham Railway (SECR). It has a full cab and curve-ended frames, and is equipped with single boss wheels and tapered buffer stocks.

The model features a high-quality motor and mechanism, and is fitted with a factory-installed speaker to enhance the sound experience. It also has NEM coupler pockets for easy connection to other rolling stock. A high level of detail is achieved through the use of separately fitted parts.

The model is designed to be DCC ready, with an E24 DCC socket allowing for easy integration with digital control systems.