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KR Models KRM-40-OO-R-106

Class 40 40106 BR Green Diesel Locomotive

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

Manufacturer description

The British Rail Class 40 is a much-utilized British railway diesel-electric locomotive, that took over duties at the end of the steam era. A total of 200 were built by English Electric between 1958 and 1962. They were numbered D200-D399. They were for a time the pride of the British Rail early diesel fleet. Despite their initial success, by the time the last examples were entering service, they were already being replaced on some top-link duties by more powerful locomotives. As they were slowly relegated from express passenger uses, the type found work on secondary passenger and freight services where they worked for many years. The final locomotives ended regular service in 1985.

• Etched Grills
• Cab light
• Cast Chassis
• Fine detail

We have been working closely with the Class 40 Preservation Society to bring you the most up-to-date and accurate model of the Whistler that is possible. Thanks to their efforts and co-operation throughout this project, we have the preserved 40106, 40135 and 40145 available in the arsenal of incredible diesel electric locomotives.

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

KR Models Class 40 40106 BR Green Diesel Locomotive
Manufacturer part number: KRM-40-OO-R-106
Features interior lighting and highly detailed components, including etched grills, a cab light, a cast chassis and fine finish work.

The model represents British Railways’ Late Crest period and is based on locomotive 40106, a member of the BR Class 40 ‘Whistler’ series. The Class 40 diesel‑electric locomotives were built by English Electric between 1958 and 1962, with a total of 200 units numbered D200 to D399. They entered service as British Rail’s early diesel fleet, initially handling express passenger duties before being displaced by more powerful types and later working secondary passenger and freight services. The final Class 40s were withdrawn from regular operation in 1985.

KR Models developed the kit in close cooperation with the Class 40 Preservation Society, using the society’s input to ensure an accurate representation of the preserved locomotives 40106, 40135 and 40145. The result is a highly authentic die‑cast model suitable for collectors and railway enthusiasts.