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Rapido 992001

SR U Class No.A639 – SR Lined Olive

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Prototype Era
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)

Manufacturer description

Southern Railway ‘U’ Class 2-6-0
SR Olive Green (A Prefix) No. A639
4,000gal tender
U type chimney
Flat fronted cylinders
Flat dome
Snifting valves fitted
And many more variant parts
Suitable for operation on 2nd Radius curves (438mm or greater)
Dynamic firebox flicker
21-pin DCC decoder socket
MoPower stay-alive capacitors
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

This is a summary of the Rapido SR U Class No. A639 model.

The model represents the Southern Railway's 'U' Class 2-6-0 locomotive, specifically in SR Olive Green livery with an A Prefix number, A639. It is part of the Rapido U Class collection and is designed to depict the locomotives of the Big Four era, which includes the LNER, LMS, GWR and SR.

The model features a 4,000-gallon tender and various authentic details such as a U type chimney, flat fronted cylinders and a flat dome. It also includes snifting valves, which were a characteristic feature of the 'U' Class locomotives.

The model is designed for operation on 2nd radius curves of 438mm or greater and features a dynamic firebox flicker effect. It is equipped with a 21-pin DCC decoder socket, MoPower stay-alive capacitors and factory-fitted speakers. The model also includes sprung buffers, a museum quality paint finish and a smooth and powerful mechanism.

The model is highly detailed and features NEM coupler pockets. It is available in 1:76 scale, which is suitable for OO gauge railway layouts.