10800 - BR Black (Early Emblem - Post 1954) - 10800 - OO Scale
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Detailed Description
Detailed Description
Built in Glasgow by NBL in the early-1950s, 10800 was originally ordered by the LMS as part of its pioneering investigations into main line diesel traction. It was envisaged as the equivalent of 3MT tank locomotives for lighter passenger and freight work and fitted with an 827hp Paxman diesel engine. Eventually delivered to BR in 1952 it was tested on the London Midland, Southern and (briefly) Eastern Regions. After withdrawal by BR in 1959 it was sold to Brush and used as a testbed for new traction equipment before eventually being scrapped in 1976.
Following in the footsteps of their previous OO Scale prototype diesels, such as Lion, Kestrel and DP2, 10800 will be produced in limited quantities across four versions depicting the NBL machine in post-1954 SR/LMR and final BR condition with later external modifications.
A high-quality specification includes fine etched metal parts, working marker and cab lights, 21-pin DCC interface, DCC sound provision, sprung buffers and all-wheel drive/pick-up. Based on original NBL drawings and extensive research of this pioneering locomotive, CAD work is complete and tooling is now well underway.
Features
- DCC Sound Provision
- Fine etched metal parts
- Working marker and cab lights
- Sprung Buffers
- All wheel drive/pick-up
Specification
Specification
Power, DCC and Lighting
Power, DCC and Lighting
While the Class 47s are currently really excellent value for money, I had instead been considering one of these smaller models for a while. At the very reasonable price it is now being offered at I had to get one. My model was very initially a little slow at 50% power but this soon improved. Overall, I think it is a nicely proportioned loco. The spares pack includes some handrails in case they get broken but so far so good.
