We have commissioned Dapol to produce on our behalf the LSWR (SR) Beattie Well Tank 2-4-0WT in OO gauge.  Associated for many years with the Wenfordbridge branch while based at Wadebridge these models were commissioned in response to customer demand.

This model was initially designed using the very accurate ‘Laser’ scanning technology with the original scan taking place at the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre in 2009.

Four models were in the first batch, of which three remain available: -

K2051 number 30587 in BR Black with early emblem (In stock)

K2052 number 30586 in BR Black with early emblem (Sold out - no more stock available)

K2053 number 30585 in BR Black with late crest (In stock)

K2054 number 3329 in Southern Black (Sold out - no more stock available)

The price of the above version is £94.99.

We have made upgrading to DCC very simple as shown on the steps below:-

Remove smokebox door (held in place by two small magnets)

Remove circuit board with 6 pin decoder socket from within smokebox

Remove blanking plate and insert decoder

DCC Decoder fitted

Replace circuit board with decoder fitted into smokebox

End on view showing magnets and interior

Replace smokebox door

We have been running our sample with a Bachmann 36-558 Decoder fitted with no problems.