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Rapido 992005

SR U Class No.31616 – BR Black with Sunshine Lettering

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Prototype Era
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest

Manufacturer description

Southern Railway ‘U’ Class 2-6-0
BR Plain Black (Sunshine Lettering) No. 31616
4,000gal tender
U1 type chimney
Flat fronted cylinders
Flat dome
Snifting valves plated over
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

Rapido's SR U Class No.31616 model is a detailed representation of a British Railways locomotive from the early days of the organisation, featuring the iconic crest. This model is part of the Rapido U Class collection.

The model is a depiction of a Southern Railway 'U' Class 2-6-0 locomotive, painted in BR Plain Black livery with Sunshine Lettering and number 31616. Key features of the model include a 4,000-gallon tender, an U1 type chimney, flat fronted cylinders, and a flat dome. Additionally, the model includes snifting valves plated over, which adds to its authenticity.

The model is designed for operation on 2nd radius curves of 438mm or greater. It features a dynamic firebox flicker, a 21-pin DCC decoder socket, and Moper stay-alive capacitors to enhance its performance. Other notable features include factory-fitted speakers, sprung buffers, a museum-quality paint finish, a smooth and powerful mechanism, and highly detailed components.

The model is built to 1:76 scale, suitable for OO gauge layouts, and includes NEM coupler pockets for easy connection to other rolling stock.