Rapido Trains UK Winter Announcement - SECR O1, Bagnall Port of Par ‘Twins’, GNR Stirling Single No.1 (small tender) and GNR J52/2 0-6-0T in 00 gauge.

Contributed by: Graham Muspratt

10 Nov 2023 00:00am

Rapido Trains UK have made a Winter Announcement that includes the SECR O1 0-6-0, Bagnall Port of Par ‘Twins’ 0-4-0ST, GNR Stirling Single No.1 (small tender) and GNR J52/2 0-6-0T

SECR O1 0-6-0

The SECR rebuilt 59 members of the Stirling O Class with larger boilers and reclassified them as the O1 class. The class worked branch lines such as the Kent and East Sussex Railway and East Kent Railway. Many survived into British Railways and the last of the class was withdrawn in 1961.
The Rapido O1 models feature detail differences, firebox glow, factory fitted speaker and a 21-pin DCC socket.
Initially 11 livery versions will be available:
966001: 65 Wainwright Green, As Preserved
966002: No.373 Wainwright Green
966003: No.385 SECR Grey
966004: No.A7 SR Lined Black, Maunsell Lettering
966005: No.1437 SR Plain Black, Maunsell Lettering
966006: No.1046 SR Bulleid Black early Bulleid lettering
966007: No.1379 SR Bulleid Sunshine lettering
966008: No.100 East Kent Railway Black
966009: No.s1065 British Railways Sunshine lettering
966010: No.31064 British Railways Early Crest Unlined Black
966011: No.31065 British Railways Late Crest Unlined Black
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Bagnall Port of Par ‘Twins’ 0-4-0ST

The Port of Par ‘twins’ Alfred and Judy are possibly some of the most recognisable small industrial steam locomotives to work in the UK. The Par Harbour branch meant that engines had to pass under an 8ft tall bridge under the Cornish Mainline to reach the china clay works long with operating on curves down to a 70’ radius. These two distinctive Bagnall locomotives were built in 1937 (Judy) and 1952 (Alfred. Judy was withdrawn from traffic in
1969 whilst Alfred soldiered on until 1977. Both locomotives can now be found on the Bodmin and Wenford Railway.
The models will be flywheel fitted, have a factory fitted speaker and a Next18 decoder socket. There will also be separate tooling to accurately portray the slight differences between Alfred and Judy correctly.
The ‘As preserved’ lined light green and 1960s dark-lined green livery versions will
be available as part of the Port of Par Twin Pack special editions. In addition to the two models of Alfred and Judy, these packs will feature an Illustrated booklet describing the history of the locomotives, and a postcard print of an exclusive Jonathan Clay painting. All are beautifully presented in a charming wooden box. Two single locomotives will also be available in other liveries carried by the individual locomotives – this time in a standard box.
968001: Port of Par Bagnall’s in Special Presentation Box Twin Pack - Lined Dark Green
968002: Port of Par Bagnall’s in Special Presentation Box Twin Pack - Lined Light Green (As Preserved)
968003: Port of Par Bagnall - Unlined Dark Green
968004: Port of Par Bagnall - Alfred in Port of Par Yellow (As Preserved)
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Stirling Single No.1

The GNR Stirling Single returns this time with the small 'Sturrock' tender. Prior to withdrawal No.1 had a standard large Stirling tender of 1891 design, but in preparation for the White City Exhibition of 1909 it was paired with a small 'Sturrock' tender. No.1 had remained in this condition for most of its life in preservation. It was not until 2014, that the Stirling Tender Project actually returned it to its prototypical and current preserved condition that we know it as today.
The 1930s condition Stirling Single, model features firebox glow will be available in either DCC Ready or DCC Sound fitted versions.
947001: Stirling Single No.1 - 1930 Condition
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GNR J52/2 0-6-0T

The J52/2 class started life on the GNR, where they were classified as J13 and based on
the Stirling-designed J14. Between 1897 and 1909, a total of 85 of the class were produced, some at the GNR’s works at Doncaster, and others at a variety of contractors. Under the LNER these J13s were reclassified as the J52/2. The class became a common sight in North London,
covering the North London Line, Kings Cross, and numerous marshalling yards up and down the country. All except 68846 were withdrawn in the early 1960s.
The models will feature a firebox glow, factory fitted speaker and a Next 18 DCC socket.
Initially 12 livery versions will be available:
958001: GNR J13 No.1210 GNR Green
958002: GNR J13 No.1234 GNR Grey
958003: LNER J52/2 No.1228 L&NER Black with Red Lining
958004: LNER J52/2 No.4226 LNER Black with Red Lining
958005: LNER J52/2 No.4217 LNER Plain Black with Shaded Lettering
958006: LNER J52/2 No.8832 NE Plain Black
958007: LNER J52/2 No.68817 British Railways Lettering
958008: LNER J52/2 No.68838 BR Unlined Black Early Crest
958009: LNER J52/2 No.68832 BR Unlined Black Early Crest
958010: LNER J52/2 No.2 BR Unlined Black Early Crest (Departmental Use)
958011: LNER J52/2 No.68846 BR Lined Black Late Crest
958012: GNR J13 No.1247 GNR Green 1960s Railtour Condition
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Subject to alteration.

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