KR Models GT3-OO-S-Black

English Electric GT3 4-6-0 Gas Turbine Locomotive in BR Black Early Crest Livery (DCC Sound)

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

Manufacturer description

Delivery is expected April 2023

The model is finished in BR Black livery with an early crest

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.

Catalogue listing

Brand
KR Models
Product Code
GT3-OO-S-Black
GTIN
2927000003566
RRP
£299.00
Release date
TBA

Model details

DCC status
DCC Sound
Minimum radius
Radius 2
Chassis construction
Heavy diecast
Coupling type
Tension lock
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Tooling date
2021
Features
Interior lighting

Prototype information

Builder
English Electric at Vulcan Foundry
Build dates
1958 to 1961
Locomotive type
Gas Turbine Mechanical Loco
Main duties
Experimental Loco
Total built
1
Tractive effort
38,000 lbf
Wheel configuration
4-6-0
In service until
1966
Operated by
British Rail

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KR Models English Electric GT3 4‑6‑0 Gas Turbine Locomotive in BR Black Early Crest Livery (DCC Sound) is a ready‑to‑run model railway locomotive produced by KR Models.

The model incorporates DCC sound and interior lighting. It carries the manufacturer part number GT3‑OO‑S‑Black and represents the British Railways Late Crest period.

Delivery is expected in April 2023.

The locomotive is finished in British Railways Black livery featuring the early crest design.

The prototype English Electric GT3 was designed and built at the Vulcan Foundry in Newton‑le‑Willows, Cheshire, in 1958. Although it resembled a steam locomotive with a traditional tender arrangement, extensive testing showed it to be uneconomical after diesel power was introduced.

KR Models has reproduced the appearance of the GT3, making the model a suitable addition to a railway layout.

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