Rapido Trains UK OO 0-4-4T Class E Metropolitan (2024)
Model overview
No.1 at Bridgnorth on the Severn Valley Railway in September 2013. ©Geof Sheppard
0-4-4T Class E Metropolitan
Scale: OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Manufacturer: Rapido Trains UK - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2024
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. 18-pin socket
Manufacturer: Rapido Trains UK - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2024
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. 18-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Chimney Coal bunker Coal load(s) Condensing apparatus Dome Drain cocks Handrails Injector Injector pipework Lamp irons Pipe work Release valve Reverser Roof hatch Safety valve Smokebox door dart Water tank caps Whistle |
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) |
NEM Couplings Pipework (for front) Pipework (for rear) |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) |
Cosmetic screw link coupling Lifeguard Pipework - pre-fitted to front Pipework - pre-fitted to rear |
Cab, footplate & interior detail |
Detailed & painted Footplate doors Glazing |
Chassis/underframe detail |
Brake rigging chassis Correct-thickness "stamped" rods Footsteps Pipework Sand boxes Sanding gear |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Chemically-blackened Metal-pin point bearings Painted |
Mechanical
Body Construction |
Partial diecast with plastic parts |
Chassis construction |
Diecast |
Coupling socket/mounting |
NEM pockets |
Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
4 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) |
Within boiler Within chassis |
Electrical
DCC Capability: |
DCC Ready. 18-pin socket |
DCC speaker |
Pre-fitted |
Motor location |
Centre of chassis |
Motor type |
5-pole with flywheel |
Pickups |
All wheels |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
Working lights |
Firebox flicker |
