Rapido Trains OO 16" Hunslet - "Glasshoughton No.4" - DCC Ready
OO 16" Hunslet “Glasshoughton No.4” – DCC Ready delivers authentic industrial steam shunting performance and compact locomotive power for OO gauge layouts, ideal for colliery, quarry, and heritage railway scenes.
Featuring:
- Prototype Industrial Saddle Tank: Based on the rugged 16-inch Hunslet 0-6-0ST locomotives used throughout British collieries and industrial railways.
- DCC Ready Operation: Fitted with a decoder socket for easy installation of a compatible DCC decoder for digital control.
- “Glasshoughton No.4” Livery: Accurately decorated to represent the well-known Yorkshire colliery locomotive with finely printed numbering and lining.
- Excellent Slow-Speed Performance: Designed for precise shunting and reliable operation on tight-radius industrial trackwork.
Model Dimensions (Approximate):
- Length: 11.0 cm
- Width: 3.5 cm
- Height: 5.0 cm
- Wheelbase: Approx. 4.0 cm
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: OO (1:76)
- Brand: Rapido Trains UK
- Model: 16" Hunslet “Glasshoughton No.4”
- Motor Type: Precision can motor with flywheel
- Battery (vehicle): Not applicable – track powered
- Transmitter batteries: Not applicable
- Run/Fly Time: Continuous operation via track power
- Drive / Propulsion: 0-6-0 saddle tank steam locomotive
- Assembly: Ready-to-run
- Controller: Analogue DC out of the box; compatible with DCC systems after decoder installation
- Material: Injection-moulded plastic body with die-cast metal chassis
- Paint/Glue: Not required
- Modelling Tools: Not required for operation; small screwdriver needed only if fitting a DCC decoder
- Recommended Age: 14+
- Included: OO gauge locomotive, detail parts, instruction manual
Perfect for OO gauge railway modellers and industrial steam enthusiasts who want highly detailed British shunting locomotives with smooth low-speed control straight from the box.
Why this model matters
The 16-inch Hunslet saddle tank is one of the most iconic industrial steam locomotive designs in Britain. “Glasshoughton No.4” worked at the Glasshoughton Colliery in West Yorkshire and is a well-known preservation favourite. This highly detailed OO gauge model captures the character and hard-working appearance of these compact but powerful shunters.
How to use it
Place the locomotive on clean OO gauge track and operate using a standard DC controller. To use digital control, install a compatible DCC decoder following the included instructions. Regularly clean the wheels and track to maintain smooth running, especially during slow-speed shunting operations.
This is a ready-to-run model locomotive. Paint, glue, and assembly are not required. It is not a toy.