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Rapido 960503

Manning Wardle L Class – ‘Sir Berkeley’ (as preserved) (DCC Sound Fitted)

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Prototype Eras
Era 2 (1875 to 1923) Pre-grouping
Era 11 (2016 to 2026) The Last Days of Privatisation

Livery and condition as preserved - eras show both original and preservation era, where applicable.

Manufacturer description

Manning Wardle ‘L’ Class – ‘Sir Berkeley’
Works No. 1210 of 1890
As currently preserved at the Middleton Railway
Weatherboard cab
Diagonal-ended Frames
Double 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

Model details

Prototype information

The Rapido Manning Wardle L Class locomotive, specifically 'Sir Berkeley', is a model available in OO gauge. This model is part of the Rapido Manning Wardle L Class collection and represents a locomotive from the pre-grouping era.

The model is based on Works No. 1210 of 1890, as preserved at the Middleton Railway. It features a weatherboard cab and diagonal-ended frames. The locomotive also boasts double boss wheels and tapered buffer stocks.

The model is DCC sound fitted, with an E24 DCC socket. The DCC sound system is a factory-fitted feature in all Rapido models. The locomotive is also equipped with NEM coupler pockets, allowing for easy coupling and uncoupling. The model boasts a high-quality motor and mechanism, providing smooth operation.

In terms of detail, the model has a high level of detail, with plenty of separately fitted parts. This attention to detail adds to the overall realism of the model, making it a desirable addition to any model railway layout.