Name: Rapido 974512 MR 483 No.40557 BR Late Crest (DCC Sound Fitted)
Brand: Rapido
SKU: 974512
Price: 319.95 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

974512

RRP

£319.95

Release date

Q3 2026

Model details

Gauge

DCC status

DCC Sound Fitted

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Rapido's MR 483 No.40557 is a model locomotive representing a British Railways locomotive from the late crest era. This OO gauge model is part of the Rapido MR 483 collection.

The model features a BR late crest unlined black livery, a characteristic of locomotives from this period. It boasts a Stanier short chimney and short dome, along with Ross Pop safety valves and an LMS modified body style. The model also incorporates an exhaust injector, circular valve seat, and a rivetted smokebox.

The locomotive is equipped with an LMS simplified bogie and a round tender water dome. It features a 21-pin decoder socket, allowing for easy electronic upgrades. Sprung buffers and NEM coupling pockets are also included, ensuring a smooth and realistic running experience.

The model is factory fitted with a speaker, providing an authentic sound experience. Additionally, the locomotive has a smooth and powerful mechanism, courtesy of its detailed and well-designed components. The model also boasts a high level of detail, with lots of separately fitted parts adding to its overall realism.