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Rapido 992002

SR U Class No.1615 – 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 (4 Digit) No. 1615
4,000gal tender
U1 type chimney
Piston rod fitted to cylinders
Round 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

The Rapido SR U Class No.1615 is a model locomotive in the OO gauge, representing a Southern Railway 'U' Class 2-6-0 steam locomotive. This model is part of the Rapido U Class collection, which aims to capture the essence of the Big Four era locomotives.

The model is painted in SR Olive Green livery with a 4,000 gallon tender. It features a range of detailed parts, including a U1 type chimney, piston rod fitted to cylinders, round dome, and snifting valves. The locomotive is designed to operate on 2nd radius curves of 438mm or greater.

The model features a dynamic firebox flicker, 21-pin DCC decoder socket, MoPower stay-alive capacitors, and factory-fitted speakers. Other details include sprung buffers, a museum-quality paint finish, and a smooth and powerful mechanism. The model is highly detailed and features NEM coupler pockets.

The Rapido SR U Class No.1615 is a 1:76 scale model, designed for OO gauge track and is a suitable addition to any model railway layout.