Rails of Sheffield has announced an exclusive partnership with Sonic Models to produce the North British Railway Class 'K' (later LNER D34) 4-4-0 steam locomotive in OO scale. This highly detailed model will be available in various liveries covering the length of its lifespan, from the early 1910s in North British Railway livery to the 1960s in BR colours.
The model will feature:
- Prototypical detail variations, including NB smokebox wing plates
- Internal motion between the frames under the boiler
- Equalised bogie and Helical Spring Bogie Frames
- Westinghouse and Vacuum brake rigging
- NB and LNER Tender variants, including option for enclosed tender cab
- Detailed open cab interior, with illuminated firebox glow
- Driving (4) wheels and tender (6) wheel pickup
- Smooth 12V powerful motor with flywheel
- 21-pin DCC ready
- Speaker factory fitted
- All models supplied with the front buffer beam snow plough accessory along with a pack of detailing parts, lamps & fireirons
The following versions will be available:
- Class D34 ‘Glen’ 4-4-0 221 Glen Orchy NB Olive Brown (Full Lining & Coat of Arms) (1913-1923)
- Class D34 ‘Glen’ 4-4-0 291 Glen Quoich NB Olive Brown (Full Lining) (1917-1923)
- Class D34 ‘Glen’ 4-4-0 9493 Glen Luss LNER Lined Grass Green (1923-1928)
- Class D34 ‘Glen’ 4-4-0 9307 Glen Nevis LNER Lined Grass Green (1923-1927)
- Class D34 ‘Glen’ 4-4-0 9153 Glen Fruin LNER Black (Red Lining) (1928-1941)
- Class D34 ‘Glen’ 4-4.0 62488 Glen Aladale BR Lined Black Early Emblem (1948-1956)
- Class D34 ‘Glen’ 4-4.0 62467 Glenfinnan BR Lined Black Late Crest (1956-1960)
- Class D34 ‘Glen’ 4-4.0 256 Glen Douglas NB Dark Olive Green (as preserved)
- Class D34 ‘Glen’ Twin Pack - BBC Film Special May 1959
The model is currently at the CAD stage and is expected to arrive in stock during October 2026. Prices start at £179.95, with a special twin pack also available.
The Class 'K' locomotives, also known as the 'Glens', were introduced in 1913 and were designed for mixed traffic duties. All 32 locomotives were named after Scottish Glens and served on the West Highland route and other parts of the NBR network. The class was known for its reliability and suitability for various duties, with only five locomotives withdrawn by 1950. The last of the class, No.62469 Glen Douglas, was restored to service in 1959 and survived until 1966, now on display in the Riverside Museum in Glasgow.
