Name: Rapido 965503 Andrew Barclay Fireless 0-4-0 – Croda Chemicals (Works No. 1944) (DCC Sound Fitted)
Brand: Rapido
SKU: 965503
Price: 249.95 GBP

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Prototype Era
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)

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

965503

RRP

£249.95

Release date

Q4 2025

Model details

DCC status

DCC Sound

Gauge

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The Rapido Andrew Barclay Fireless 0-4-0 model represents a locomotive from the British Rail Blue era, specifically pre-Transport Operating and Processing System (TOPS) times. This model is part of Rapido's 'Caledonia' Fireless collection.

The model features Works No. 1944, which is the specific locomotive number for the Croda Chemicals version. Notable details include straight reservoir supports and early style buffer guides. The reducing valve is also accurately represented.

The model's construction combines die-cast metal and injection moulded plastic components. It features a high-quality motor and mechanism, and an E24 decoder socket is provided for easy DCC sound fitting. The model boasts a high level of detail, with many separately fitted parts. Optional user-fitted details include cab window shutters, doors, and lamps. The model is designed for OO gauge.