Pre-grouping 4-4-0s from Rapido

[Mol_PMB]

Rapido seem to be having a splurge of new annoucements recently, including several classes of pre-grouping 4-4-0 locos:

https://rapidotrains.co.uk/product-category/uk/oo-gauge/oo-locomotives/lner-d40/

https://rapidotrains.co.uk/product-category/uk/oo-gauge/oo-locomotives/secr-g-class/

https://rapidotrains.co.uk/product-category/uk/oo-gauge/oo-locomotives/hr-loch-class/

https://rapidotrains.co.uk/product-category/uk/oo-gauge/oo-locomotives/mr-483/

Whist not directly relevant to Irish modelling, some of these might be useful conversion fodder, or provide good chassis for 3D-printed Irish bodies.

At a push some could be repainted in Irish livery and be 'close enough'.

The most recent announcement (the GNoSR / SECR type) has some features in common with the MGWR A class, for example. The cab and firebox would need some work...

[Galteemore]

42 minutes ago, Mol_PMB said:

Rapido seem to be having a splurge of new annoucements recently, including several classes of pre-grouping 4-4-0 locos:

https://rapidotrains.co.uk/product-category/uk/oo-gauge/oo-locomotives/lner-d40/

https://rapidotrains.co.uk/product-category/uk/oo-gauge/oo-locomotives/secr-g-class/

https://rapidotrains.co.uk/product-category/uk/oo-gauge/oo-locomotives/hr-loch-class/

https://rapidotrains.co.uk/product-category/uk/oo-gauge/oo-locomotives/mr-483/

Whist not directly relevant to Irish modelling, some of these might be useful conversion fodder, or provide good chassis for 3D-printed Irish bodies.

At a push some could be repainted in Irish livery and be 'close enough'.

The most recent announcement (the GNoSR / SECR type) has some features in common with the MGWR A class, for example. The cab and firebox would need some work...

Just noticed that too and been wondering! If nothing else, the chassis will be useful to many