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KR Models KRM-40-OO-S-D326

Class 40 D326 (GTR) Diesel Locomotive - DCC Sound

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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
• 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 D326 (GTR) Diesel Locomotive – DCC Sound is a scale model of a British Railways late‑crest Class 40, also known as the “Whistler”. It carries the manufacturer part number KRM‑40‑OO‑S‑D326 and is fitted with DCC Sound functionality, interior lighting and a cast chassis. The model represents the period of the late British Rail diesel fleet, which originally entered service between 1958 and 1962 and was withdrawn from regular operation in 1985.

Key features include etched grills, a cab light, fine detailing and LokSound V5.0 with dual speakers, as well as a cold‑start sound function. The model was developed in close cooperation with the Class 40 Preservation Society, drawing on data from preserved locomotives 40106, 40135 and 40145.

This product offers a detailed and historically accurate representation of the Class 40 for use on DCC‑equipped layouts.