Name: Rapido 992501 SR U Class No.A639 – SR Lined Olive (DCC Sound Fitted)
Brand: Rapido
SKU: 992501
Price: 344.95 GBP

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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

Brand

Rapido

Product Code

992501

RRP

£344.95

Model details

DCC status

DCC Sound

Gauge

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Rapido has released a new model as part of their U Class collection, based on the Southern Railway's 'U' Class 2-6-0 locomotive. This specific model is painted in SR Olive Green (A Prefix) livery and is numbered A639.

The model features a 4,000 gallon tender and a range of detailed features including a U type chimney, flat fronted cylinders, and a flat dome. Additionally, it comes equipped with snifting valves and other variant parts.

The model is designed to be suitable for operation on 2nd radius curves of 438mm or greater. It features a dynamic firebox flicker and a 21-pin DCC decoder socket. Other features include MoPower stay-alive capacitors, factory-fitted speakers, and sprung buffers.

The model boasts a museum quality paint finish and a highly detailed mechanism. It also features NEM coupler pockets and is designed to be compatible with OO gauge track.