The GWR 15xx Class
All ten locomotives of the class were constructed in 1949 at
Swindon and entered service on the Western Region of British
Railways. They were employed on heavy shunting duties at London
Paddington. Numbers 1501/2/9 were later sold to the National
Coal Board for use in collieries. The 15xx was turned out in
different liveries including lined black and NCB maroon.
The Model
We have chosen the 15xx Class as our first fully machined,
bolt-together, kit model. It is a substantial tank engine with
two outside cylinders and Walschaerts valve gear. The kit is
divided into 6 sub-kits, delivered together. It is suitable for
the novice builder who will benefit from illustrated assembly
instructions and a video of Mike Pavie building the kit from
start to finish. The kit is delivered fully painted in the
livery of your choice. The model is also available ready-to-run.
Boilers are silver soldered and UKCA marked. All components
benefit from a 5 year warranty.
Summary Specification
5" Gauge, coal-fired, live steam
2 outside cylinders
Outsde Walschaerts valve gear
Stainless steel motion
Silver soldered copper boiler
Boiler feed by axle pump, injector and hand-pump |
Multi-element superheater
Drain cocks
Safety valve
Etched brass body
Choice of liveries
Mechanical lubricator
Reverser
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Approximate Dimensions
Length 35"
Width 10"
Height 14"
Weight 51kg
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Kit 1 |
| Complete frame assembly including
stretchers ,buffers , couplings, horn blocks, motion plates
and cross beams. |
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Kit 2 |
| Wheel assemblies including springing and
coupling rods axle pump eccentric and strap, Lubricator with
eccentric and operating rod. and axle pump. |
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Kit 3 |
| Complete cylinder assemblies including
crossheads , guide bars and connecting rods. Steam and
exhaust pipes. Drain cocks, brake gear including operating
cylinder. |
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Kit 4 |
| Valve gear, weighshaft, cab footplate,
reversing lever and reach rod, drain cock linkages,
operating handle and rods. Smoke box and chimney. |
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Kit 5 |
| Boiler complete with all fittings,
superheater and outer cladding sheets. Grate and ash pan |
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Kit 6 |
Side tanks, cab and bunker, engine pipe
work.
Click Here to see drawings of the build by
kit stages 1-6
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PAYMENT AND DELIVERY
The retail price of the kit is £6,495 and £6,995 for the
ready-to-run option. Completion of the batch for orders taken
now is scheduled for November 2024.
Claim your free starter kit worth £100 and reduce the price of
the complete kit to £6,395 and the ready-to-run model to £6,895.
ORDER NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT
Reserve your kit model now for a deposit of just £995. You will
be asked for a stage payment of £2,500 in May 2024 as the
manufacture of your model progresses, a further stage payment of
£2,500 in July and a final payment of £400 in October/November
when your model is scheduled to complete (for the RTR option the
final payment is £900).
You can pay your deposit by credit card, or bank transfer.
Telephone us now on
01327 705 259 to pay by card, or use the order section below.
Order
Reservation/Checkout Section
To place your order reservation and pay the deposit of
£995 now
please click 'add to basket button' below. Once at our
secure Shop site you can select
any available options.
On receipt of your deposit we will contact you to
confirm your choice of livery and locomotive number.
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