Dapol announce new versions of the GWR 57xx /8750 pannier tanks in O Gauge.

Contributed by: Graham Muspratt

18 Jul 2023 00:00am

Dapol announce new versions of the GWR 57xx /8750 pannier tanks in O Gauge.

The 5700 class were introduced in 1929, whilst the 8750 class followed in 1933 and by 1950 863 locomotives had been constructed, making this perhaps the most successful 0-6-0. G.W.R. Classification: Group C, Route Blue, changed to yellow under B.R. B.R. Classification: 3F. Designed for shunting and short freight workings, however it soon became clear that other duties could be performed such as branch passenger working and mainline freight, being widespread across the system.
The 8750 class can be distinguished from the 5700 class by the totally enclosed larger cab. Whistle shields and bunker steps with handrails were added from 1936. A new water feed was introduced in 1942 with the clack valves being fitted inside a case on top of the boiler in front of the dome, which became standard for builds after 1944. Between 1956 and 1963, thirteen 5700 locomotives were sold to the London Transport being painted in the attractive lined red livery. The NCB bought five 5700 locomotives between 1959 and 1965, with number 7754 still working in 1975.

The models feature Die cast Chassis and footplate, Powerful 5 pole motor, detailed body with correct body type variations applied where relevant with many separately added details, partial representation of working inside motion and many other fine details including:
• Four cabs for original 57XX, Later 57XX, 8750 Collett cab and London Transport cab
• Sprung Buffers
• Removable roof, secured with magnets for ease of fitting engine crew
• Working cab doors, where fitted
• Flickering fire box glow
• Ash pan with correct double brake rodding
• DCC Ready with a 21 pin decoder socket
• Sound fitted versions offered, Sound recorded from L92

The new versions being produced in DCC ready, DCC fitted and DCC sound fitted, due 4th Qtr 2023 are as follows:
7S-007-013 Class 57xx Pannier 'Great Western' Green 7718
7S-007-013U Class 57xx Pannier 'Great Western' Green Unnumbered
7S-007-014 Class 57xx Pannier GWR Shirtbutton Green 6748
7S-007-014U Class 57xx Pannier GWR Shirtbutton Green Unnumbered
7S-007-015 Class 57xx Pannier `GWR' Green 5762
7S-007-015U Class 57xx Pannier `GWR' Green Unnumbered
7S-007-016 Class 57xx Pannier L90 London Transport
7S-007-017 Class 87xx Pannier Stephenson Clarke Blue 3650
7S-007-018 Class 87xx Pannier `Great Western' Green 8750
7S-007-019 Class 87xx Pannier GWR Black 3738
7S-007-020 Class 87xx Pannier `British Railways' GWR Green
7S-007-021 Class 57xx Pannier BR Black Late Crest 9620
7S-007-021U Class 57xx Pannier BR Black Late Crest Unnumbered

Note: Image above is for illustrative purposes.

Subject to alteration.

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