Name: Rapido 974501 MR 483 No.502 Midland Railway Royal Train (DCC Sound Fitted)
Brand: Rapido
SKU: 974501
Price: 319.95 GBP

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Prototype Eras
Era 2 (1875 to 1923) Pre-grouping
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)

Manufacturer description

No. 502
Midland Railway Royal Train livery
Capuchon chimney
Tall dome
Ramsbottom safety valves
As rebuilt body style
Oval valve seat
Flush smokebox
Superheater damper fitted
As rebuilt bogie
Square 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

974501

RRP

£319.95

Release date

Q3 2026

Model details

Gauge

DCC status

DCC Sound Fitted

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The Rapido MR 483 No. 502 Midland Railway Royal Train is a model locomotive designed for the OO gauge scale. This model features a DCC sound system, allowing for a realistic sound experience. The model represents a locomotive from the pre-grouping era.

The model is part of the Rapido MR 483 collection and features a Midland Railway Royal Train livery. It is equipped with a range of authentic details, including a Capuchon chimney and a tall dome. Other features include Ramsbottom safety valves, an oval valve seat, and a superheater damper.

The model has an as rebuilt body style and features an as rebuilt bogie. The tender has a square water dome and a 21-pin decoder socket for easy customisation. The model also includes sprung buffers and NEM coupling pockets for secure connections to other models.

The locomotive is built with a smooth and powerful mechanism, providing a realistic driving experience. The model features a factory-fitted speaker and a range of separately fitted parts, adding to its authentic appearance.