Name: Rapido 974011 MR 483 No.40404 BR Lined Early Crest
Brand: Rapido
SKU: 974011
Price: 209.95 GBP

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Prototype Era
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest

Manufacturer description

No. 40404
BR early crest lined black
Stanier short chimney
Short dome
Ross Pop safety valves
LMS modified body style
Exhaust injector
Circular valve seat
Rivetted smokebox
LMS simplified bogie
Round tender water dome
21-pin decoder socket
Sprung buffers
NEM coupling pockets
Factory fitted speaker
Smooth & powerful mechanism
Lots of separately fitted parts

Catalogue listing

Brand

Rapido

Product Code

974011

RRP

£209.95

Release date

Q3 2026

Model details

DCC status

DCC Ready

Livery

BR early crest lined black

Gauge

Running number

40404

Prototype information

Operator

BR (M)

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The Rapido MR 483 model No. 40404 is a representation of a British Railways locomotive. The model is in early crest lined black livery with a running number of 40404. It is designed for use on OO gauge track.

The model represents a locomotive from the British Railways Early Crest period. It is part of the Rapido MR 483 collection. The locomotive is DCC ready, allowing for digital control.

The model features a Stanier short chimney, short dome, and Ross Pop safety valves, giving it a detailed and authentic appearance. The LMS modified body style and exhaust injector add to the model's accuracy. The circular valve seat and rivetted smokebox also provide a high level of detail.

The bogie is of the LMS simplified design, while the tender features a round water dome. The model also includes a 21-pin decoder socket for easy installation of a digital control system. Other features include sprung buffers, NEM coupling pockets, and a factory-fitted speaker for authentic sound effects. The mechanism is designed to be smooth and powerful, providing a realistic operating experience. Additionally, the model includes lots of separately fitted parts to enhance its authenticity.