KR Models GT3-OO-F

English Electric GT3 4-6-0 Gas Turbine Locomotive (DCC Fitted)

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

Manufacturer description

DCC Fitted Version

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, beech leaf brown

Catalogue listing

Model details

KR Models English Electric GT3 4‑6‑0 Gas Turbine Locomotive – DCC fitted.

The model replicates the English Electric GT3, a gas‑turbine locomotive built by the Vulcan Foundry in Newton‑le‑Willows, Cheshire, in 1958. It is offered in a beech‑leaf brown livery and includes interior lighting.

Key specifications:
- DCC fitted (digital control compatible)
- Manufacturer part number GT3‑OO‑F
- Represents the British Railways late Crest period

The full‑size GT3 was a gas‑turbine locomotive with a traditional steam‑loco tender layout, but it proved uneconomical after the advent of diesel power. KR Models has reproduced its appearance and details for model railway enthusiasts.

This model would be a suitable addition to a British railway layout, particularly for those seeking to represent the late‑Crest era.