KR Models KRM-WDA-OO-LMR-S

WD Austerity 2-10-0 LMR Preserved Gordon 600 Steam Locomotive - DCC Sound

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Prototype Eras
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 11 (2016 to 2026) The Last Days of Privatisation

Livery and condition as preserved - eras show both original and preservation era, where applicable.

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 LMR Preserved Gordon 600 Steam Locomotive – DCC Sound is supplied with the manufacturer part number KRM-WDA-OO-LMR-S and is specified as DCC Sound ready. The model represents a British Railways Early Crest locomotive from the period of the Second World War, introduced in 1943.

The real War Department Austerity 2-10-0 was a heavy freight engine designed by R A Riddles with interchangeable parts based on the earlier 2-8-0 design. One hundred units were built for wartime service and a total of 150 were produced; the design is still seen operating on heritage railways after more than ninety years.

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