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Rapido 982001

Caledonian Single No.123 – CR Blue Railtour Condition No.123

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Prototype Eras
Era 2 (1875 to 1923) Pre-grouping
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

Manufacturer description

Caledonian Railway ‘Single’ 4-2-2
Caledonian Railway Blue No.123 – Railtour Condition
Suitable for operation on 2nd Radius curves (438mm or greater)
Working dynamic firebox flicker
21-pin DCC decoder socket
MoPower stay-alive capacitors
2 factory-fitted speakers in all models
Sprung buffers
Museum quality paint finish
Smooth & powerful mechanism
Highly detailed
NEM coupler pockets
1:76 scale, (OO gauge)

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

The Rapido Caledonian Single No.123 is a model locomotive representing the Caledonian Railway's 'Single' 4-2-2 steam locomotive. It is part of the Rapido CR123 collection, which focuses on the pre-grouping era. The model is available in a blue livery with a Railtour Condition specification.

The locomotive features a working dynamic firebox flicker, which adds to its authenticity. It is equipped with a 21-pin DCC decoder socket, allowing for easy installation of a digital command control system. The model also includes MoPower stay-alive capacitors to prevent the motor from draining the power pack when the locomotive is stationary.

The Rapido Caledonian Single No.123 is suitable for operation on 2nd radius curves or greater, with a minimum radius of 438mm. It is built to a high standard, with a smooth and powerful mechanism, and highly detailed features. The model also includes two factory-fitted speakers for added realism. The paint finish is of museum quality, and the NEM coupler pockets allow for easy coupling and uncoupling of coaches.

The model is built to 1:76 scale, making it suitable for OO gauge track systems.