{"product_id":"oo-manning-wardle-l-class-plain-red-dcc-ready","title":"OO Manning Wardle L Class - Plain Red -DCC Ready","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOO Manning Wardle L Class - Plain Red - DCC Ready\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthentic Prototype:\u003c\/b\u003e OO scale model of the Manning Wardle L Class steam locomotive finished in a plain red industrial livery, supplied DCC Ready for straightforward digital conversion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScale \u0026amp; Gauge Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e OO scale (1:76); compatible with OO gauge track systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Highly detailed injection-moulded body with crisp printed decoration, separately fitted details, and a precision-engineered chassis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDCC Ready:\u003c\/b\u003e Factory-fitted DCC socket allows quick installation of a compatible digital decoder (decoder not included).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePerformance:\u003c\/b\u003e Smooth-running electric motor with dependable low-speed operation for analogue DC layouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScale:\u003c\/b\u003e OO (1:76)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrototype:\u003c\/b\u003e Manning Wardle L Class – Plain Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePower:\u003c\/b\u003e Electric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eControl:\u003c\/b\u003e DC Analogue (DCC Ready)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDCC Interface:\u003c\/b\u003e Factory-fitted DCC socket (decoder not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Injection-moulded plastic body with metal chassis components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/b\u003e Ready-to-run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePaint\/Glue:\u003c\/b\u003e Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/b\u003e 14+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompatibility Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e Compatible with OO gauge track and rolling stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/b\u003e One OO scale Manning Wardle L Class locomotive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/b\u003e OO scale railway modellers depicting industrial railways, quarries, docks, factories, or heritage railways, or those wishing to customise a locomotive with their own fictional or preserved railway identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this model matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Manning Wardle L Class was a dependable industrial steam locomotive widely employed throughout Britain in collieries, quarries, factories, and construction projects. Its compact dimensions and robust design made it a favourite for demanding industrial duties where reliability was essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe plain red finish offers excellent versatility, allowing the locomotive to represent a variety of industrial operators or serve as the basis for weathering, renumbering, or custom detailing. Combined with DCC Ready capability, it is suitable for both analogue layouts and future digital conversion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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 installed for digital control if required. Regular cleaning of wheels and track will help ensure smooth, reliable operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a detailed scale model. Assembly, paint, and glue are not required. It is not a toy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47162737524892,"sku":"RT960008","price":339.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/RT960008.webp?v=1783614645","url":"https:\/\/www.harveynorman.lol\/products\/oo-manning-wardle-l-class-plain-red-dcc-ready","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}