Rapido Trains OO Manning Wardle L Class - 'Matthew Murray' - DCC Ready
OO Manning Wardle L Class - 'Matthew Murray' - DCC Ready
Featuring:
- Authentic Prototype: OO scale model of the Manning Wardle L Class locomotive 'Matthew Murray', finished in accurate livery and supplied DCC Ready for easy digital conversion.
- Scale & Gauge Compatibility: OO scale (1:76); compatible with OO gauge track systems.
- Construction & Finish: Highly detailed injection-moulded body with fine printed decoration, separately fitted parts, and a precision-engineered chassis.
- DCC Ready: Factory-fitted DCC socket allows simple installation of a compatible decoder (decoder not included).
- Smooth Performance: Powered electric locomotive designed for reliable analogue DC operation with excellent slow-speed running characteristics.
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: OO (1:76)
- Prototype: Manning Wardle L Class – 'Matthew Murray'
- Power: Electric
- Control: DC Analogue (DCC Ready)
- DCC Interface: Factory-fitted DCC socket (decoder not included)
- Material: Injection-moulded plastic body with metal chassis components
- Assembly: Ready-to-run
- Paint/Glue: Not required
- Recommended Age: 14+
- Compatibility Notes: Compatible with OO gauge track and rolling stock
- Included: One OO scale Manning Wardle L Class locomotive
Perfect for: OO scale railway modellers recreating industrial railways, quarries, docks, heritage railways, and contractor operations, or expanding collections of classic British industrial steam locomotives.
Why this model matters
The Manning Wardle L Class was one of Britain's best-known industrial steam locomotive designs, valued for its compact dimensions, dependable performance, and versatility across quarries, factories, collieries, and construction sites. 'Matthew Murray' represents the hardworking locomotives that formed an essential part of Britain's industrial railway heritage.
With its authentic detailing, smooth running qualities, and DCC Ready capability, this model is equally suited to traditional analogue layouts or straightforward conversion to digital control.
How to use it
This is a ready-to-run OO scale locomotive. Place it on compatible OO gauge track and operate it using a suitable DC controller. A compatible DCC decoder can be fitted if digital operation is required. Keep wheels and track clean to ensure reliable performance.
This is a detailed scale model. Assembly, paint, and glue are not required. It is not a toy.