Dapol's latest batch of O Gauge GWR Class 57xx/ 87xx Pannier Tank steam locomotives have now arrived in stock!
A wide range of new models are available depicting this iconic type of locomotive in Great Western green, London Transport maroon, BR green, BR black and Stephenson Clarke blue liveries. Some of these guises are new to the range and have not been produced previously.
As with other Dapol O Gauge models these are all available DCC Ready, DCC Fitted or DCC Sound Fitted. What's more there are various unnumbered models available allowing you to customise your locomotive to any running number that you like.
Most DCC Ready models have now arrived. DCC Fitted and DCC Sound Fitted versions are set to follow along soon.
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Product Features
Die cast Chassis and footplate for excellent adhesion and pulling power
Powerful 5 pole motor providing fine power control
Beautifully detailed body with correct body type variations applied where relevant with many separately added details
Partial representation of working inside motion and many other exquisite fine details including: Four cabs for original 57XX, Later 57XX, 8750 Collett cab and London Transport cabÂ
Sprung Buffers
Removable roof, secured with magnets for ease of fitting engine crew
Working cab doors, where fitted
Flickering fire box glow
Ash pan with correct double brake rodding
Expertly applied liveries
Wheels conform to the new O Gauge standard, suitable for O Super FineÂ
DCC Ready with a 21 pin decoder socket Sound fitted versions offered, Sound recorded from L92
Prototype Information
The 5700 class were introduced in 1929, whilst the 8750 class followed in 1933 and by 1950 863 locomotives had been constructed, making this perhaps the most successful 0-6-0. G.W.R. Classification: Group C, Route Blue, changed to yellow under B.R. B.R. Classification: 3F. Designed for shunting and short freight workings, however it soon became clear that other duties could be performed such as branch passenger working and mainline freight, being widespread across the system.
The 8750 class can be distinguished from the 5700 class by the totally enclosed larger cab. Whistle shields and bunker steps with handrails were added from 1936. A new water feed was introduced in 1942 with the clack valves being fitted inside a case on top of the boiler in front of the dome, which became standard for builds after 1944. Between 1956 and 1963, thirteen 5700 locomotives were sold to the London Transport being painted in the attractive lined red livery. The NCB bought five 5700 locomotives between 1959 and 1965, with number 7754 still working in 1975.
Last of class withdrawn: 1966. Preserved examples: 3650, 3738, 4612, 5764/L95, 5775/L89, 5786/L92, 7714, 7715/L99, 7752/L94, 7754, 7760/L90, 9600, 9629, 9642, 9681, 9682Â