Award winning OO Gauge Beattie Well Tank

We originally 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. We now produce the models, from our owned tooling, direct with the factory in China.

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.


Image Copyright Chris Nevard / Model Rail - 30585 at Dunmere Crossing recreating one of the classic scenes of the Wenford Bridge branch.


For details on Bespoke footplate crew by MODELU for the KMRC Beattie Well Tank click here>>>

Having already completed four manufacturing runs that have all sold out we have now produced a fifth batch! The three versions in this batch are now being supplied under the EFE Rail brand. Click the item below to order.

 E85010 EFE Rail Beattie Well Tank 0-4-2 Steam Locomotive 30586 Square Splasher BR Black late crest (post Feb 1960) SOLD OUT

12203 ModelU Beattie Well Tank  Loco Crew - link to ModelU website

 K2051 No. 30587 in BR Black with early emblem (SOLD OUT)

 K2052 No. 30586 in BR Black with early emblem (SOLD OUT)

 K2053 No. 30585 in BR Black with late crest (SOLD OUT)

 K2054 No. 3329 in Southern Black (SOLD OUT)

Each model is unique with all having the differences of the prototype.

One model was produced in the second batch and this has also sold out:

 K2055 No. 3314 in Southern Black with Bulleid Sunshine Lettering (SOLD OUT)


Sold out models from our third batch:


 K2056 DJModels Beattie Well Tank No. 30587 in BR Black livery with late crest...£109.99 (SOLD OUT)

 K2056DC DJModels Beattie Well Tank No. 30587 in BR Black livery with late crest. DCC Fitted...£129.99 (SOLD OUT)

 K2057 DJModels Beattie Well Tank No. 30586 in BR Black with BRITISH RAILWAYS Lettering (SOLD OUT)

Sold out model from our fourth batch

 K2058 DJModels Beattie Well Tank No. 30585 in BR Black livery with early emblem...£109.99 (SOLD OUT)

 K2058DC DJModels Beattie Well Tank No. 30585 in BR Black livery with early emblem...£129.99 (SOLD OUT)

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

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

 2. Remove circuit board with 6 pin decoder socket from within smokebox

 3. Remove blanking plate and insert decoder

 4. DCC Decoder fitted

 5. Replace circuit board with decoder fitted into smokebox

 6. End on view showing magnets and interior

 7. Replace smokebox door

 8. Done!

 Model Rail Model of the Year WINNER 2011


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