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KR Models KRM-40-OO-S-032RR

Class 40 40032 Regional Railways Diesel Locomotive - DCC Sound

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Prototype Era
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

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
• LokSound V5.0 with dual speakers
• Cold start sound function

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 40032 Regional Railways diesel locomotive is supplied with DCC sound capability and interior lighting. The manufacturer part number is KRM-40-OO-S-032RR and the model represents the British Rail sectorisation era.

The real British Rail Class 40 was a diesel‑electric locomotive built by English Electric between 1958 and 1962, with a total production run of 200 units numbered D200‑D399. The locomotives initially handled express passenger duties but were later transferred to secondary passenger and freight services, with the final examples withdrawn from regular service in 1985.

Key model features include etched grills, a cab light, a cast chassis, fine detailing and LokSound V5.0 with dual speakers. A cold‑start sound function is also provided.

The model was developed in close cooperation with the Class 40 Preservation Society, incorporating details from preserved examples 40106, 40135 and 40145.