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Prototype Era
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)
Specific Locomotive History
‘Weston’ | ICI
Built in December 1901, the former no. 11224 passed from LMS into private ownership in 1934, when ICI bought it for their West Bank power station in Widnes. Complete with chopped-down chimney and a fetching ICI Old World Blue livery, this Pug fed the furnaces there until 1949, when it was withdrawn.
DCC Ready: £150.00
DCC Sound: TBC (To be Confirmed)
Release Date: Q4 2026/Q1 2027
Specification
DC/DCC Ready Models
Sprung buffers where appropriate
Mostly diecast construction
Semi-open die-cast chassis
Tank and cab variations
Highly detailed backhead and cab
Removable NEM coupling and socket
Space for EM/P4 Conversion
Firebox glow
Full detailing pack
Etched plates and separately fitted finely etched detail
Plux12 socket in ‘DCC Ready’ models
Coreless motor and quality gearbox
DCC Sound Fitted Models
Pre-fitted speaker
Stay-alive on board
DCC controlled firebox lighting
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The Ellis Clark Trains OO gauge model of the LYR 'Pug' 0-4-0ST steam locomotive, 'Weston', is a highly detailed representation of the ICI Widnes 'Old World' Blue locomotive. Built in December 1901, the original locomotive, no. 11224, was acquired by ICI in 1934 for use at their West Bank power station in Widnes, where it remained until its withdrawal in 1949.
The model is available in both DC/DCC Ready and DCC Sound Fitted versions, with a release date expected in Q4 2026 or Q1 2027. Key features of the model include a semi-open die-cast chassis, highly detailed backhead and cab, and removable NEM coupling and socket. The model also features sprung buffers, a high level of detailing, and a firebox glow.
In addition, the model includes a full detailing pack, etched plates, and separately fitted finely etched details. DCC Ready models will have a Plux12 socket, while DCC Sound Fitted models will feature a pre-fitted speaker, stay-alive on board, and DCC controlled firebox lighting.