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KR Models KRM-40-OO-R-199EWS

Class 40 40199 EWS Diesel Locomotive

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Prototype Era
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation

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 40199 EWS Diesel Locomotive is a detailed model of a British Rail Class 40 locomotive, supplied under the manufacturer part number KRM-40-OO-R-199EWS. The model represents the initial privatisation era of British railways and includes interior lighting.

The British Rail Class 40, built by English Electric between 1958 and 1962, was a diesel‑electric locomotive that replaced steam traction. Two hundred units were produced, numbered D200 to D399, and they served as a leading part of the early diesel fleet. Though they were eventually superseded on top‑link duties by more powerful types, the Class 40s continued on secondary passenger and freight work until the final examples were withdrawn from regular service in 1985.

Key features of the model include etched grills, a cab light, a cast chassis and fine detailing throughout. The design has been developed in close cooperation with the Class 40 Preservation Society, allowing the inclusion of liveries from preserved locomotives 40106, 40135 and 40145.