Class 2021 0-6-0 Pannier Tank (Nos. 2021-2100, 2101-2160)
This class of engine was built at Wolverhampton between 1897 and 1905 and consisted of 140 locomotives, Nos. 2021-2160. The class was very similar to the 850 class but with a 12 inch longer wheelbase at the rear. Originally they were built as saddle tanks but by 1930 most had pannier tanks. By 1944 only three had been withdrawn and by the start of BR 120 were still in service. 2069 was the last to be withdrawn in April 1958. The kit can be built as a live steam or electric model, and has two different cabs and bunkers, to allow considerable variety. It consists of three sheets of brass etch and one of nickel silver. The frames are laser cut steel with brass spacers. Wheels, as per the prototype, are manufactured by
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Slaters in glass reinforced nylon with stainless steel tyres and are suitable for both steam or electric models. The electric version uses the standard PDG100 Bühler Motor Gearbox and includes the AM2263 GWR Pannier Cab Detail Kit. The steam version has a twin cylinder steam motor powering the front wheel set together with a centre flue gas fired boiler, lubricator, gas tank and standard gas control valve, pressure gauge and associated pipe work and connectors. The model is ideal for radio control as the single control valve on the motor controls both direction and speed. The kit builds into an extremely well detailed and accurate model. Length 411mm, Width 110mm, Height 166mm.
EG1500 Class 2021 Pannier Tank, Electric, Full Kit.
EG1550 Class 2021 Pannier Tank, Live Steam, Full Kit.
Class 48xx (Later 14xx) 0-4-2 Auto Tank (Nos. 4800-4874, 5800-5818)
The Auto Tanks as they were often called were
designed by CME C B Collet in 1932 to replace aged 517 class 0-4-2T
locomotives. Slaters wheels with stainless steel tyres and a 1:40 brass gearbox
and motor provide the power for the screw together brass and steel chassis. The
kit uses laser cut steel main frames and coupling rods, with brass etch chassis
overlays, footplate, cab and bunker areas. Note this kit has now been upgraded to
simplify building, and is supplied with a one piece resin moulding for the
smokebox, boiler, dome and Belpaire firebox. Turned cast brass and whitemetal
castings add the necessary detail, along with a full cab detail pack. Motor-gearbox
is our PDG103 unit. Length 400mm, Width 116mm, Height 165mm.
DS1508 Class 48xx 0-4-2T Auto Tank, Electric, Full Kit.
RTR Class 45xx 2-6-2 Prairie Tank (Nos. 4500-4529)
This Prairie
Tank was designed by G.J.Churchward and built at Swindon in 1906 for branch
line use. Many of them worked with ‘B Set’ coach sets and GRS has therefore
decided to produce RTR brass models of this type of train as they must surely
form the archetypal GWR branch line passenger train. Our 45xx has straight
tanks, optional outside steam pipes and straight front drop end (giving this number
series). The Electric version is supplied in unpainted brass with stainless
steel tyres and full cab detail, whilst the Live Steam version is supplied
painted with gas fired twin cylinder steam motor, pressure gauge, full cab
detail, and 40Hz radio control system. Full painting and lining service available.
Length 500mm, Width 120mm, Height 190mm.
RC1506 RTR Class 45xx 2-6-2T Prairie Tank Electric, Unpainted
RS1507 RTR Class 45xx 2-6-2T Prairie Tank Live Steam, Painted
RC1506ST RC1506 with two RC1606 B Set coaches
Class 1392 0-6-0ST Ex Cornwall Mineral Railways (Nos. 1392-1399)
Built by Sharp Stewart in 1883 these saddle
tanks were the forerunners of the GWR class 1361 Dock Tanks. Electric powered
model kit, resin body, brass cab, steel footplate with brass etch, whitemetal
casting detail. Chassis and rods laser cut steel, GRS motor/gearbox provides
power to the wheel sets. Length 345mm, Width 117mm, Height 157mm.
CM1504 Class 1392 0-6-0ST Loco, Electric, Full Kit.
Class 1361 0-6-0ST (Nos. 1361-1365)
A series of five engines based on the earlier open cab 1392 class, they were built at Swindon in 1909 and were the last saddle tanks to be built. The GRS G Scale model kit is very similar to the class 1392 above with the exception of the brass cab on the latter, and some minor details in the castings. Length 345mm, Width 117mm, Height 159mm.
CM1505 Class 1361 0-6-0ST Loco, Electric, Full Kit.
GWR Dean Goods 0-6-0 Tender Loco (Nos. 2301-2580)
These locos were built by W. Dean from 1883 and lasted into the BR era in the early 1960’s. Our kit will be etched brass with a steel chassis. It will use our 5’2” driving wheels with stainless steel tyres manufactured by Slaters. Our standard Mabuchi motor and gearbox geared 1:40 will be included. Sprung steel tapered buffers, full brake gear and cab detail will be included with full instructions. Available 2007.
EG1510 Dean Goods Tender Loco, Electric, Full Kit.
Class 8750 0-6-0 Pannier Tank Loco (Nos. 8750-8799)
These locos were introduced in 1935 by C.B. Collett and lasted well into the BR era. Our kit is an ‘easy build version’ with a three piece resin loco body, which is simply screwed to the steel footplate with self tap screws. The brass and steel chassis bolts together and has a preassembled brass gearbox and Mabuchi type motor. The chassis is supplied with Slaters stainless steel wheels and sprung pickups. Numerous castings and a full backhead give a good level of detail. Full instructions and waterslide transfers are included. Length 413mm, Width 113mm, Height 160mm.
CM1500 Class 8750 Pannier Tank, Electric, Full Kit.
Manor Class 4-6-0 Tender Loco
This locomotive kit, planned for 2008, will be electric and is in an early stage of development. The complete specification will be announced in due course.