Rapido 960009 OO Gauge Manning Wardle L Class 0-6-0ST SECR 331 'What If' Livery

Name: Cheltenham Model Centre
Telephone: +44 (0)1242 523 117 or 234 644

Product Code: 960009

Manufacturer Number: 960009
Condition: New
Category: Model Railways, Locomotives, Steam Locomotives
Brand: Rapido
Range: Rapido 2025
Loco Class: Manning Wardle L Class
Livery: SECR
Scale: 1:76
Gauge: OO
DCC Type: DCC Ready
DCC Pin: Next 18

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Release Date: TBC

Est Price:

£127.45

You can secure this item at NO COST, with the the full balance payable before delivery or collection.

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Originally intended to be a smaller version of the larger M Class, the L Class design was changed so it became a souped-up version of the K Class and inherited the K's wheelbase, barrel length and cylinder diameter. However, it received a larger boiler diameter and cylinder stroke. This gave the Ls a greater tractive effort while still retaining an unmistakably Manning Wardle aesthetic. Although standard locomotives had a similar frame, boiler and overall size and power to their classmates, there were a multitude of detail and cosmetic differences that could be chosen by the new owner. These included alternate wheels, buffers, steps, smoke boxes, lubricators and options with or without a covered cab. The L Class is no different. Around 100 L Class Manning Wardle's were built, with examples being shipped to places such as Sweden, Mexico, Hong Kong and China.

Of course, we cannot forget the eclectic mix of British contractors that also had L classes on their books, completing a multitude of work the length and breadth of the nation. Despite their modest size and range, the Manning Wardle#s distinctive look has always been popular with industrial railway enthusiasts. This popularity favoured them in the preservation era and a healthy number of standard and narrow-gauge locos survived across the world, with 2 Class Ls amongst them. Both engines can now be found at the Middleton Railway in Leeds.

- Works No. 1210 of 1890
- As currently preserved at the Middleton Railway
- Weatherboard cab
- Diagonal-ended Frames
- Double boss wheels
- Tapered buffer stocks
- Next-18 DCC socket
- Factory-fitted speaker in all models
- NEM coupler pockets
- High quality motor and mechanism
- High level of detail with plenty of separately fitted parts

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We have been in business for over 40 with the shop located in a few different places around the town in that time. We are now located at the Eastern end of Cheltenham High Street.

As well as stocking the latest plastic kit, diecast and model railway releases we have a big selection of slot cars and modelling tools.

We are able to carry out repairs on radio control cars & model railway locos, including DCC & DCC Sound fitting.

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Cheltenham Model Centre

39 High Street
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL50 1DX
England

+44 (0)1242 523 117 or 234 644
sales@cheltenhammodelcentre.com

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