KR Models KRM-WDA-OO-OD-R

WD Austerity 2-10-0 Olive Drab Steam Locomotive

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Prototype Eras
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)
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 Olive Drab Steam Locomotive
DCC status: DCC 21
Manufacturer part number: KRM‑WDA‑OO‑OD‑R
Period represented: The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)

The War Department “Austerity” 2‑10‑0 is a heavy freight steam locomotive that entered service in 1943 during the Second World War. It was developed from the Austerity 2‑8‑0 and designed by R.A. Riddles with interchangeable parts to simplify production. One hundred examples were built for the war effort, bringing the total to 150. The locomotive delivered the same power output as the 2‑8‑0 but with a lighter axle load, making it suitable for secondary lines. Even ninety years after introduction, preserved examples continue to operate on heritage railways.

The model is supplied in Olive Drab Green, with additional liveries available in Longmoor Railway Blue, Khaki Sand and BR Black early crest. Options include DCC‑ready configuration, DCC sound and a smoke unit. Technical features comprise a five‑pole brushless motor, a cast chassis, fine brass fittings, sprung buffers, firebox flicker, a 21‑pin socket and a prefitted speaker (including in DCC‑ready versions). The minimum running radius is 438 mm (second radius set‑track) and the unit is fitted with a smoke generator and NEM pocket couplings.

Overall, the kit offers an accurate representation of the historic Austerity 2‑10‑0 with contemporary DCC functionality and detailed finish options.