Name: Rapido 965003 Andrew Barclay Fireless 0-4-0 – Croda Chemicals (Works No. 1944)
Brand: Rapido
SKU: 965003
Price: 139.95 GBP

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Prototype Era
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

Manufacturer description

Andrew Barclay 0-4-0 ‘Caledonia’ Fireless
Works No.1944
Croda Chemicals livery
Straight reservoir supports
Early style buffer guides
Reducing valve fitted
Die-cast metal and injection moulded plastic construction
High quality motor and mechanism
E24 decoder socket
High level of detail with plenty of separately fitted parts
Optional user-fitted cab window shutters, doors and lamps.
NEM 363 dovetail coupling mount

Catalogue listing

Brand

Rapido

Product Code

965003

RRP

£139.95

Release date

Q3 2025

Model details

Gauge

DCC status

DCC Ready

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The Rapido Andrew Barclay Fireless 0-4-0 locomotive, Works No. 1944, is a model railway item that represents a specific type of locomotive used by British Railways during the late period of the British Railways crest.

This OO gauge model is part of Rapido's 'Caledonia' Fireless collection, which is a series of models based on this particular type of locomotive. The model is DCC ready, meaning it can be controlled using a digital command control system.

The locomotive in question is an Andrew Barclay 0-4-0 'Caledonia' Fireless, which features a Croda Chemicals livery. It includes several detailed features such as straight reservoir supports, early style buffer guides, and a reducing valve. The model is constructed from a combination of die-cast metal and injection moulded plastic, and is powered by a high quality motor and mechanism.

The locomotive also features a high level of detail, with many separately fitted parts included. Additionally, the model includes an E24 decoder socket, allowing for easy installation of a decoder should the user wish to control the locomotive digitally. The model also features an optional user-fitted cab window shutters, doors and lamps. The locomotive is fitted with an NEM 363 dovetail coupling mount, making it easy to couple and uncouple from other rolling stock.