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.