Name: Rapido 974012 MR 483 No.40557 BR Late Crest
Brand: Rapido
SKU: 974012
Price: 209.95 GBP

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

Manufacturer description

No. 40557
BR late crest unlined 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

974012

RRP

£209.95

Release date

Q3 2026

Model details

Gauge

Livery

BR late crest unlined black

DCC status

DCC Ready

Running number

40557

Prototype information

Operator

BR (M)

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The Rapido MR 483 model, No. 40557, is a representation of a British Railways locomotive from the late crest period. It features an unlined black livery with a short chimney, dome, and Ross Pop safety valves, characteristic of the LMS modified body style. The model includes a Stanier short chimney and exhaust injector, as well as a circular valve seat and rivetted smokebox.

The locomotive is based on a simplified LMS bogie and features a round tender with a water dome. It is fitted with a 21-pin decoder socket, allowing for easy DCC installation. The model also includes sprung buffers and NEM coupling pockets, making it compatible with a range of coupling systems.

In terms of mechanical features, the model boasts a smooth and powerful mechanism. Additionally, it is factory-fitted with a speaker, ensuring a realistic sound experience. The model is also notable for its numerous separately fitted parts, adding to its level of detail and realism.