Rapido Trains OO 16" Hunslet - "Beatrice" (As Preserved) DCC Ready
OO 16" Hunslet - "Beatrice" (As Preserved) DCC Ready
Featuring:
- Detailed Industrial Locomotive: Accurately reproduces the preserved 16-inch Hunslet saddle tank locomotive "Beatrice" with finely applied lining, cab details, and realistic weather-resistant finish.
- DCC Ready Chassis: Fitted with a decoder socket for straightforward installation of your preferred DCC decoder for digital control.
- Smooth Running Performance: Precision motor and all-wheel pickup provide dependable low-speed shunting and excellent performance on OO gauge layouts.
- Ready-to-Run Convenience: Fully assembled and painted, with couplings fitted and ready for operation straight from the box.
Model Dimensions (Approximate):
- Length: 11.5 cm
- Width: 3.5 cm
- Height: 5.0 cm
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: OO (1:76)
- Gauge: OO Gauge (16.5 mm track)
- Prototype: 16-inch Hunslet Saddle Tank Locomotive "Beatrice"
- Era: Preserved Heritage Railway
- DCC Status: DCC Ready (decoder not included)
- Motor: Electric motor with flywheel
- Material: Injection-moulded plastic with metal components
- Assembly: Ready-to-run
- Paint/Glue: Not required
- Tools Required: Not required for operation; small screwdriver needed only if fitting a DCC decoder
- Recommended Age: 14+
- Included: One OO gauge locomotive with fitted couplings
Perfect for: OO gauge railway modellers, industrial railway enthusiasts, and collectors looking for a compact and characterful steam locomotive for shunting duties or heritage railway scenes.
Why this model matters
"Beatrice" is one of the best-known preserved industrial locomotives in the UK. Built by Hunslet, these rugged saddle tank engines were used in quarries, factories, and industrial sites where reliability and power were essential. This OO gauge model captures the charm of preserved steam and adds authentic narrow industrial character to any model railway.
How to use it
Place the locomotive on compatible OO gauge track and operate using a standard DC controller. To upgrade to DCC, install a suitable decoder into the factory-fitted socket. Regularly clean the wheels and track for optimal running performance.
This is a ready-to-run model railway locomotive. Assembly, paint, and glue are not required. It is not a toy.