KR Models KRM-WDA-OO-74-SS

WD Austerity 2-10-0 90774 BR Black Steam Locomotive - Smoke & 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 90774 BR Black Steam Locomotive – Smoke & DCC Sound is a model railway locomotive supplied by KR Models. The product carries the manufacturer part number KRM‑WDA‑OO‑74‑SS and is fitted with DCC sound capability. It represents the British Railways Early Crest version of the War Department “Austerity” 2‑10‑0 heavy freight locomotive that entered service in 1943.

The real Austerity 2‑10‑0 was based on the earlier 2‑8‑0 design and featured interchangeable parts designed by R.A. Riddles. Although built to a low cost, it delivered the same power as the 2‑8‑0 while having a lighter axle load, making it suitable for secondary lines. A total of 150 examples were built, 100 of them for wartime use, and the type continues to appear on heritage railways more than 90 years after introduction.

The model is available in Longmoor Railway Blue, Olive Drab Green, Khaki Sand and BR Black Early Crest. Options include DCC‑ready, DCC sound and a smoke unit. Key specifications are a five‑pole brushless motor, cast chassis, minimum radius of 438 mm (second radius set‑track), fine brass fittings, sprung buffers, firebox flicker, a 21‑pin socket, prefitted speaker (also on DCC‑ready versions), smoke unit and NEM pocket couplings.