Rapido Trains UK is to produce a series of all-new ‘N’ gauge Class 44, 45 and 46 1Co-Co1 diesel locomotives.
Collectively nicknamed ‘Peaks’, these distinctive Sulzer engined locomotives were built between the late 1950s and early 1960s, resulting in ten Class 44s, 127 Class 45s and 56 Class 46s.
Rapido’s all-new ‘N’ gauge models will reflect the detail differences between class members and also feature a high quality motor, Next18 Digital Command Control (DCC) decoder socket, directional lighting, etched radiator grilles, separately fitted handrails and windscreen wipers, NEM coupler sockets and headcode discs for customer fitment (where appropriate).
Currently at the design stage, the Class 44 will be first to appear with nine models planned including D1 Scafell Pike in plain BR green (Cat No. 948001), D7 Ingleborough in plain BR green (948002), D2 Helvellyn in BR green with small yellow warning panels and white bodyside stripe (948003), D5 Cross Fell in BR green with small yellow warning panels (948004), 6/D6 Whernside in BR green with full yellow ends (948005), 3 Skiddaw in BR blue (948006), 44007 Ingleborough in BR blue (948007), 44008/D8 Penyghent in late 1970s preserved BR blue (948008) and D4 Great Gable in as-preserved BR blue (948009).
Prices have yet to be confirmed, but release is expected during 2023.
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