{"product_id":"rapido-train-uk-955002-lner-dynamometer-car-no-902502-post-1946","title":"955002 LNER Dynamometer Car No.902502 (Post 1946)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRapido Trains UK’s stunning LNER Dynamometer Car is now being scaled down to ‘N’ gauge!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRapido Trains UK is delighted to unveil its first ‘N’ gauge coach and what better subject is there than the LNER Dynamometer Car?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNearly all the of the hallmarks of the critically acclaimed ‘OO’ gauge model have been included. It features a detailed interior – with lights - while, externally, the body is adorned with many fine, separately fitted parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook underneath and you’ll see that all the details and parts associated with the ‘recording wheel’ have been included. NEM coupler pockets are mounted on springs to help the model negotiate 263.5mm radius curves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrototype Factfile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1906 How long did it last? It was withdrawn in 1954 and pre- served as part of the National Collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere did it work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHeavily rebuilt by the LNER in 1928, the Dynamometer Car recorded the LNER’s high speed trials of the 1930s which culminated in Mallard’s record run in July 1938. Tasks for BR included trials with Bulleid’s infamous ‘Leader’.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I see it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes. It’s displayed with Mallard in the NRM’s Great Hall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur ‘N’ gauge model boasts many features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned using original works drawings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly detailed interior detail, including the testing equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly detailed underframe including the test wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplex printing techniques to produce teak finish\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNEM coupler pockets with close coupling mechanism\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42095700738239,"sku":"RAP-955002","price":84.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0225\/2858\/9896\/files\/IMG_2575_d941fea9-9d3c-44cd-b76f-f8365916e3d7.jpg?v=1771852756","url":"https:\/\/railsofsheffield.com\/products\/rapido-train-uk-955002-lner-dynamometer-car-no-902502-post-1946","provider":"Rails of Sheffield","version":"1.0","type":"link"}