Description
PROTOTYPE
The Great Western Railway (GWR) 5800 Class was a twenty-strong class of 0-4-2T side tank steam locomotive. These were introduced in 1933 for light branch work. They were similar to the GWR 1400 Class but were not equipped for working autotrains. The entire class was scrapped. The last survivor number 5815 was with withdrawn in 1956.
MODEL
These great little models feature lots of details including external pipe work, directional lighting, and finely printed external logos and numbering.
FEATURES
Die-cast running plate
Flickering fire light effect
Die-cast and profiled wheels
Fully compensated die-cast chassis
High level of separately applied detail
Sprung metal buffers and articulated screw coupling
Removable cab roof for ease of posing your locomotive crew
Dapol’s proven motor and gearbox offering exceptional smooth performance and slow running capabilities
