Adams LSWR O2 Steam Locomotive OO Gauge

Designed by William Adams for the London and South Western Railway, 60 of these locomotives were built at Nine Elms Works between 1889 and 1895 primarily for London suburban traffic.  Displaced by more powerful locomotives the O2s were dispersed throughout the LSWR system, their short wheelbase and relatively light weight being particularly suited to restricted branch lines.

As electrification extended and other more modern traction was introduced some examples were transferred to the Isle of Wight.  Despite some early withdrawals the O2s lasted well into BR days when branch line closures left all the remaining mainland locomotives withdrawn by 1962.  On the Isle of Wight they continued in front-line service until withdrawn in December 1966.  Two examples remained to work engineering trains during electrification work, one of which survived to be preserved.  

This preserved example, number 24 "Calbourne", will be laser scanned at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway.  The data from this scan, in conjunction with drawings of the original locomotives, will allow us to create accurate models of these popular prototypes, including both types of coal bunker.

The models will be priced at £94.99 and delivery is expected during 2012.  (Pre-orders placed prior to December 2011 will be charged at the original price subject to no changes in the VAT rate).  The models will be produced by Dapol on our behalf using tools owned by Kernow Model Rail Centre.  Work on this model will start as soon as work on the D6xx Warship is complete.

The models will be to the same standard as the Beattie Well Tank and should make excellent companions for these models!
 
No deposits are required and no funds are taken from debit or credit cards until we are ready to send the models.

We are producing five versions as detailed below - see them on our website by clicking on the picture.


K2101 Dapol 0-4-4 Class O2 Steam Locomotive number 24 "Calbourne" in BR Black livery with early emblem £94.99.


K2102 Dapol 0-4-4 Class O2 Steam Locomotive number 16 "Ventnor" in BR Black livery with late crest £94.99.


K2103 Dapol 0-4-4 Class O2 Steam Locomotive number 30182 in BR Black livery with early emblem and push-pull equipment £94.99.


K2104 Dapol 0-4-4 Class O2 Steam Locomotive number 30225 in BR Black livery with late crest £94.99.

K2105 Dapol 0-4-4 Class O2 Steam Locomotive number 225 in Southern Black livery £94.99.


Pictures of K2102 to K2105 are Copyright and courtesy of Colour-Rail.  Picture of K2101 is Copyright and courtesy of Jack Woodhams.

You can place your order on-line through our website or alternatively if you wish to send a cheque please leave it undated.