The entire range of Rapido's newly tooled Kerr, Stuart & Co "Sirdar" 0-4-0T steam locomotives in OO9 Narrow Gauge have now arrived in stock!

Following along from the release of Rapido's diminutive OO9 Narrow Gauge 'All Purpose Wagons' just a few weeks ago, we've now got some lovely new steam locomotives to haul them! The newly tooled range of Kerr, Stuart & Co "Sirdar" Class 0-4-0T steam locomotives from Rapido have now arrived - including a whopping 15 variations depicting the tiny engines used at all sorts of locations in the UK and across the world.

This colourful range incorporates all sorts of tooling variations - most notably "long tank"  and "short tank" versions as well as cab, chimney and other variations. There's even models that include cane bins on top of the boiler for a truly distinctive look!

These are designed to pair perfectly with Rapido's gargantuan range of All Purpose Wagons detailed on our website. We are also pleased to let you know that this release also includes our latest Rails Exclusive model in the demure War Department green colour scheme.

All versions are available in both DCC-Ready and DCC-Fitted, and feature 6 wiper pick-ups, and a small coreless motor with flywheel. So that customisation and servicing is uncomplicated, the loco's removable body is held in place with 4 easily-accessible screws; this also gives you access to the model’s 6-pin DCC socket.

Sourcing parts to customise models can often be challenging, so Rapido have made it as simple as possible by including a polybag full to the brim with interesting and easy-to-fit parts. With a huge number of combinations, we are sure you will have great fun personalising your models.

These detailed parts include screw-in alternative chimneys, dumb buffers, vacuum brake gear, toolboxes, coal bunker covers and front steps.

This delightful little loco is well-known to many as Diana, the most famous locomotive of the class. Her restoration was completed in 2015, after which she travelled the UK, capturing the hearts and minds of enthusiasts across the country.

Built as a modified 0-4-0 Sirdar class by Kerr, Stuart and Co. in 1909 and to a gauge of 2’5½”, Works No.1158 had a rather difficult life. She featured 200-gallon tanks, more than twice the size of those usually fitted to standard Sirdar class locos.

She would remain at the Oakeley Quarry for a further 18 years, following which she changed hands several times. She continued to work in Wales up until 1950 when her boiler was declared unsafe. It wasn’t until 1963 that her long journey to eventual preservation would begin.

Passing from one well-meaning owner to another, there were several unsuccessful attempts to fully restore this sweet little loco. Thankfully, in 2014, Phil Mason purchased the weather-beaten remains of Diana and, using the Workshops at the Vale of Rheidol Railway , restored her to her former glory. Diana now resides at the  Amerton Railway in Staffordshire.