KR Models KRM-WDA-OO-74-S

WD Austerity 2-10-0 90774 BR Black Steam Locomotive - DCC Sound

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Prototype Era
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest

Manufacturer description

The War Department (WD) “Austerity” 2-10-0 is a type of heavy freight steam locomotive that was introduced during the Second World War in 1943, and is a powerhouse of an engine. The Austerity 2-10-0 commands respect wherever it roams, its presence on the rails could not be ignored. The Austerity 2-10-0 was based on the Austerity 2-8-0, and was designed to have interchangeable parts by R.A. Riddles. It was built cheaply, but it was built powerful. It had the same power output as the 2-8-0 but a lighter axle load, making it suitable for secondary lines. 100 were built for the war effort, with 150 being built in total. Even now after 90 years, the Austerity still makes appearances on the rails, proving that the old guard won’t be put down easily.

Available in Longmoor Railway Blue, Olive Drab Green, Khaki Sand, and BR Black early crest.
Options include DCC Ready, DCC Sound and Smoke unit installed.

• Five-pole brushless motor
• Cast chassis
• Minimum Radius 438mm (2nd Radius Set-track)
• Fine brass fittings
• Sprung buffers
• Firebox flicker
• 21 pin socket
• Prefitted speaker, even in DCC-ready models.
• Smoke unit
• NEM pocket couplings

Catalogue listing

Model details

KR Models WD Austerity 2‑10‑0 (model number KRM‑WDA‑OO‑74‑S) is a 0‑scale representation of the British Railways Early Crest locomotive. The model depicts the War Department Austerity 2‑10‑0, a heavy freight steam engine introduced in 1943. It is offered in BR Black early crest livery, with optional DCC Ready, DCC Sound and smoke unit configurations. The DCC status is shown as DCC Sound.

Key specifications include a five‑pole brushless motor, a cast chassis, and a minimum curve radius of 438 mm (second radius set‑track). Fine brass fittings, sprung buffers, firebox flicker and a 21‑pin socket are fitted as standard. All DCC‑ready models come with a prefitted speaker, and a smoke unit can be installed. The locomotive uses NEM pocket couplings.

The model is suitable for use on secondary lines and incorporates fine detailing such as brass fittings and realistic sound. It reflects the historic Austerity design, which had a lighter axle load than the earlier 2‑8‑0 and remained in service for many decades after the Second World War.