Dapol's beautiful GWR Class 14xx/ 48xx/ 58xx 0-4-2T steam locomotives offer an amazing entry point into O Gauge , and now they're even better, as you can save up to 56% off the range for Day 16 of our Advent Calendar! |
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Product Features
Die-cast running plate
Fully Balanced and compensated die-cast chassis
Die-cast and profiled wheels
High level of separately applied detail
Flickering fire light effect
Removable cab roof reveals exquisite cab detailing and allows for effortless crew installations
Sprung metal buffers and articulated screw coupling
Prototype specific detailing including early and late tool box and lamp iron positions and step styles.
Dapol’s proven motor and gearbox offering exceptional smooth performance and slow running capabilities
DCC Ready, incorporating the new Dapol Quick-fit DCC and speaker design
Prototype Information
The 14XX was a GWR tank locomotive designed for branch line passenger and freight work. Although the design is attributed to Collett, much of the actual locomotive was derived from the earlier 19th century George Armstrong designed 517 Class. Entering service in 1932, in all 75 were built and ran well into the 1960s with 4 surviving into preservation. An autocoach was often combined with a 14XX on many branch line operations. The driving cab on the autocoach meant that the locomotive could be controlled from there and negated the requirement to run the locomotive round at the end of the journey. This format was known as a push-pull train.