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KR Models GT3 Blue

English Electric GT3 4-6-0 Gas Turbine Locomotive in BR Blue

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Prototype Era
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

Manufacturer description

The English Electric GT3 was designed and built in the Vulcan Foundry in Newton-le-Willows, Cheshire in 1958. After a lot of testing, it was found to be uneconomical to use with the introduction of diesel power. The GT3 had the look of a steam loco with its traditional loco tender configuration. KR Models has captured the essence of the GT3 in this model. It would make an excellent addition to any layout.

English Electric GT3 4-6-0 in BR Blue

These models are only available to order from Rails of Sheffield and KR Models

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Model details

Prototype information

The KR Models English Electric GT3 4-6-0 Gas Turbine Locomotive in BR Blue is a scale model of the locomotive designed and built by English Electric in 1958. The GT3 was manufactured at the Vulcan Foundry in Newton-le-Willows, Cheshire. Although the locomotive was deemed uneconomical due to the introduction of diesel power, it featured a traditional steam locomotive configuration, with a loco tender.

This scale model is available to order from Rails of Sheffield and KR Models. It features a DCC status of DCC 21 and includes interior lighting, allowing for a high level of detail and authenticity. The model represents the British Railways Late Crest period. The KR Models English Electric GT3 4-6-0 Gas Turbine Locomotive is a suitable addition to any model railway layout.

The model is a faithful representation of the original locomotive, capturing its essence and design. It would be a valuable addition to any model railway collection, particularly for those interested in the history of British railways during the Late Crest period.