KR Models Leader-Blue-S

SR Bulleid Leader Class

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Prototype Era
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)

Manufacturer description

SR/BR Leader Class model, designed by Oliver Bulleid. 

The Leader was a class of experimental 0-6-6-0 articulated steam locomotive, 5 were planned but only one was completed and was produced in The United Kingdom.  It looked like a ‘new’ generation of diesel but was actually a steam-powered loco.  The Leader project was part of Bulleid's desire to modernise the steam locomotive based on experience gained with the Southern Railway's fleet of electric stock.

Update

KR Models have upgraded the DCC socket, a new and smaller Plux22 socket has now replaced the 21pin version that was there. This allows better placement and in turn allows the socket to be sited away from the motor better so that it gets less heat in operation. The sound and fitted options are now therefore upgraded to ESU's Plux22 versions of their decoders.

The functionality of the lighting was addressed to ensure that it works perfectly on both DC and DCC. DCC users now have full control of all lighting and this will be set up to work out of the box with the factory fitted versions with no user input required

Stay Alive Now as Standard

The most exciting addition to the specification is that all models now come with a DCC stay-alive integrated into the circuit board. This will allow trouble-free running without problems caused by momentary loss of track power, for example when your model encounters point frogs or dirty spots. This is of particular benefit for those opting for factory-fitted sound as a momentary loss of power to a sound decoder can cause the sound to stop and either have to be manually restarted, or the locomotive to begin its start up procedure again.

Model Specification

• LokSound v5.0 sound decoder
• Directional LED Lighting
• Heavy die-cast metal chassis with central motor and twin flywheels giving a powerful performance
• Etched grilles
• Cab lighting
• Flush glazing
• Available in OO Gauge.

Catalogue listing

Model details

KR Models present the SR Bulleid “The Leader” in British Rail Blue, a 0‑6‑6‑0 articulated steam locomotive equipped with DCC sound. The model carries the manufacturer part number Leader‑Blue‑S and represents the pre‑TOPS British Rail Blue period. The real locomotive was an experimental design by Oliver Bulleid, intended as a modern steam engine; five were planned but only one was completed in the United Kingdom.

The latest version incorporates a Plux22 DCC socket, replacing the older 21‑pin fitting, to improve placement and reduce heat exposure. Lighting has been re‑engineered to operate correctly on both DC and DCC, with full DCC control available out of the box. A stay‑alive circuit is now standard, preventing interruptions to the sound decoder when the locomotive passes over dirty track sections or point frogs.

Key specifications include a LokSound v5.0 sound decoder, directional LED lighting, a heavy die‑cast metal chassis with a central motor and twin flywheels for powerful performance, etched grilles, cabin lighting and flush glazing. The model is supplied in OO gauge.