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<p>Officially the fastest diesel trains in the world, the InterCity 125 High-Speed Trains were introduced by British Rail in 1976, operating 125mph services on the Great Western Main Line and the East Coast Main Line before being introduced to other lines as their use spread.</p> <p>When originally built by BREL at Crewe Works the InterCity 125 units, consisting of a pair of Class 43 power units and a rake of Mk3 coaches, were considered to be diesel multiple units and allocated as Class 253 to the Western Region and Class 254 for the Eastern Region, as it was envisaged that the sets would remain in fixed formation.</p> <p>The Class 43s would begin to see a reduction in their use as electrification became more widespread around the UK, with their services no longer being required on the East Coast Mainline. With the introduction of the Class 800 sets the Class 43 has been relegated to regional services with Scotrail and GWR being the two largest operators of the Class in 2022. Due to the locomotives status as the fastest diesels in the world many examples have been preserved.</p> <h3>Specification</h3> <ul> <li>Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 15.5</li> <li>Item Height - Without Packaging (cm): 3.3</li> <li>Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 2.3</li> <li>Item Weight - Without Packaging: 0.2</li> <li>Item Scale: 1:120 Scale</li> <li>Finish: Painted</li> <li>Colour: Multiple</li> <li>Gauge: TT</li> <li>DCC Status: Next 18 Socket (NEM 662)</li> <li>Operator: BR</li> <li>Designer: Sir Kenneth Grange</li> <li>Wheel Configuration: Bo-Bo</li> <li>Livery: Intercity Executive</li> <li>Minimum Curve (mm): Radius 1</li> <li>Motor: 5 Pole</li> <li>Number of Parts: 1<br><br> </li> </ul>

<h3>T362 V/Line Tangerine/Grey</h3> <ul> <li>HO Scale</li> <li>T-Class Bo-Bo Diesel-Electric</li> <li>Series 2 High Nose T3</li> <li>DCC Ready Speaker Fitted</li> <li>Requires ESU V5.0 21-pin DCC decoder</li> </ul>

<p>The Victorian Railways received their second series of T class locomotives from late 1959, these were mechanically similar to the first series but featured a new raised height operating cab layout. This new style of raised cab design featured throughout the remainder of the T class series.</p> <p>SDS Models are pleased to offer the inclusion of the T-2 series within our range of Victorian Railways T class models.</p> <p>Based upon the tried and proven Austrains T class mechanism we have comprehensively retooled almost every item, bringing the model inline with our exacting scale and design standards. Some 220 new or re-made parts are involved in the production of the four series we are offering below. All the models now feature prototypically correct width long hoods, series specific and appropriate fuel tank and battery box combinations, improved appearance bogie side frames and brake shoe / wheel tread alignment and a host of other design detail enhancements.</p> <h3>Features</h3> <ul> <li>Highly detailed Ready-to-Run HO gauge model</li> <li>Precisely tooled plastic body (ABS)</li> <li>Genuine Kadee scale head whisker coupler</li> <li>Separately applied handrails and detail parts</li> <li>5-Pole skew wound electric motor and dual flywheels</li> <li>All wheel drive and electrical pickup</li> <li>LED head and marker lights</li> <li>All models come standard with an MTC 21 pin motherboard</li> <li>Exclusive and locally recorded EMD sounds by DCCSound</li> </ul>

<p>Having completed nearly 90,000 miles of test running since new, Sir Nigel Gresley's W1 4-6-4 No. 10000 entered Darlington Works on 21 August 1935 for what was anticipated to be a major overhaul and modification. During this period Gresley decided that it was time to rebuild 10000 as a three cylinder locomotive with a conventional firetube boiler. Subsequently, 10000 was moved to the Doncaster Works on 13 October 1936 and this is where the first drawing for the modification were being prepared.</p> <p>When 10000 was finally released from Doncaster Works in November 1937, it was a significantly different locomotive, being fitted with a diagram 111 boiler that was very similar to the diagram 108 boiler fitted to No. 2006 'Wolf of Badenoch', and with a streamlined casing to the same pattern as the A4 class. As many components as possible from the original W1 were used in the rebuild, including the frames, which were shortened by 1 ½ feet at the front end. Other items, where needed, were sourced from the A4 class, the A3 class or, like the front bogie, from the B17 and an experimental double Kylchap blastpipe and chimney was fitted.</p> <p>The cab, while similar to that of the A4 class, 60700 was considerably longer and this led to the locomotive's tender's coal delivery chute having to be lengthened to compensate for the extra distance from the firebox doors. The original tender was retained, but with superficial modifications, such as to the curvature of the front plates and the addition of streamlined plating to the front and rear, although this was partially removed just a year later in 1938.</p> <p>Up to the outbreak of war in 1939 and during the war years, 10000 worked mainly on Kings Cross main line duties and with its power and smooth riding it was a popular engine with the LNER's drivers, though less so with the firemen due to the distance between the shovelling plate and the firehole door. The locomotive also became more 'fitter' friendly after April 1942 when the skirting was removed from ahead and behind the outside cylinders to improve access in wartime conditions.</p> <p>Post war, at the time of nationalization and now numbered 60700, the corridor tender was swapped for the streamlined non-corridor tender from 60004 William Whitelaw and the locomotive was engaged in more varied duties, working occasional passenger services to Leeds and Cambridge from Kings Cross alongside the occasional 'lodging' turns to Newcastle.</p> <p>Following allocation to Doncaster on 25 October 1953, 60700 became a more frequent visitor to Leeds and also worked turns to Sheffield, as well as hauling Doncaster to Peterborough passenger services and various braked goods trains. In a similar circumstance to 10000 never receiving its proposed name of 'British Enterprise' in November 1929, 60700 never received its intended name of 'Pegasus', for which the nameplates were cast on 13 April 1951.</p> <h3>Specification</h3> <ul> <li>Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 30.7</li> <li>Item Height - Without Packaging (cm): 5</li> <li>Item Width - Without Packaging (cm: 3.5</li> <li>Item Weight - Without Packaging: 0.44</li> <li>Item Scale: 1:76 Scale 00 Gauge</li> <li>License: No</li> <li>Finish: Painted</li> <li>Colour: Green</li> <li>Gauge: OO</li> <li>DCC Status: DCC Ready 8 pin socket</li> <li>Operator: British Railways</li> <li>Designer: Sir Nigel Gresley</li> <li>Wheel Configuration: 4-6-4</li> <li>Livery: Early Crest</li> <li>Minimum Curve (mm): Radius 2</li> <li>Motor: 5 Pole Skew wound</li> <li>Number of Parts: 1</li> </ul>

<p>Designed for the 1939 London to Maidstone and Gillingham electrification scheme, Unit 2611 was one of the first 2-HAL units to be built at Eastleigh, entering service in February 1939. Unit 2611 was damaged by enemy action while at London Victoria Station on 9 October, 1940, but was repaired and sent back to service.</p> <p>Involved in a collision with a 2-BIL in late 1959, the undamaged vehicles from each set were paired as a '2-HIL'. 2611 was eventually reverted to being a 2-HAL unit.</p> <h3>Specifications</h3> <ul> <li>DCC status: DCC Ready 8 pin socket</li> <li>Finish: Pristine</li> <li>Gauge: OO</li> <li>Livery: Green with Late Crest</li> <li>Minimum radius curve: 2nd Radius (438mm)</li> <li>Motor: 5 Pole Skew wound</li> <li>Power pickup: Power bogie only</li> </ul>

<p>The Victorian Railways built ten K class engines at Newport Workshops between 1922/23, numbered 100 to 109. They were originally put to work on branchline goods services, however they soon came to work all types of trains.</p> <p>In 1940 they were renumbered to 140 to 149, later again they were rebuilt with Modified Front End. The models represent the original version and the renumbered version.</p> <p>These models are being produced concurrently with the Phoenix Reproductions units and should be available Qtr3 2022.</p> <h3>Features</h3> <ul> <li>Highly detailed Ready-to-Run HO gauge model</li> <li>Precisely tooled body</li> <li>Genuine Kadee scale head whisker coupler (Tender)</li> <li>Separately applied handrails and detail parts</li> <li>All wheel electrical pickup</li> <li>LED headlights and marker lights</li> <li>All models come standard with an MTC 21 pin motherboard</li> <li>Keep Alive Circuit</li> <li>Exclusive sound by DCCSound</li> <li>22" Minimum radius recommended</li> </ul>

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<h3>SDS Models HO T359 VR Blue &amp; Gold T3 Series T Class Locomotive</h3> <p>The Victorian Railways received their second series of T class locomotives from late 1959, these were mechanically similar to the first series but featured a new raised height operating cab layout. This new style of raised cab design featured throughout the remainder of the T class series.</p> <p>SDS Models are pleased to offer the inclusion of the T-2 series within their range of Victorian Railways T class models.</p> <p>Based upon the tried and proven Austrains T class mechanism, SDS Models have comprehensively retooled almost every item, bringing the model inline with their exacting scale and design standards. Some 220 new or re-made parts are involved in the production of the four series.</p> <p>All the models now feature prototypically correct width long hoods, series specific and appropriate fuel tank and battery box combinations, improved appearance bogie side frames and brake shoe / wheel tread alignment and a host of other design detail enhancements.</p> <h3>Model Features:</h3> <ul> <li>Highly detailed Ready-to-Run HO gauge model</li> <li>Precisely tooled plastic body (ABS)</li> <li>Genuine Kadee scale head whisker coupler</li> <li>Separately applied handrails and detail parts</li> <li>5-Pole skew wound electric motor and dual flywheels</li> <li>All wheel drive and electrical pickup</li> <li>LED head and marker lights</li> <li>All models come standard with an MTC 21 pin motherboard</li> </ul>

<h3>SDS Models HO T354 V/Line Orange T2 Series T Class Locomotive</h3> <p>The Victorian Railways received their second series of T class locomotives from late 1959, these were mechanically similar to the first series but featured a new raised height operating cab layout. This new style of raised cab design featured throughout the remainder of the T class series.</p> <p><strong>SDS Models are pleased to offer the inclusion of the T-2 series within their range of Victorian Railways T class models. </strong></p> <p>Based upon the tried and proven Austrains T class mechanism, SDS Models have comprehensively retooled almost every item, bringing the model inline with their exacting scale and design standards. Some 220 new or re-made parts are involved in the production of the four series.</p> <p>All the models now feature prototypically correct width long hoods, series specific and appropriate fuel tank and battery box combinations, improved appearance bogie side frames and brake shoe / wheel tread alignment and a host of other design detail enhancements.</p> <h3>Model Features:</h3> <ul> <li>Highly detailed Ready-to-Run HO gauge model</li> <li>Precisely tooled plastic body (ABS)</li> <li>Genuine Kadee scale head whisker coupler</li> <li>Separately applied handrails and detail parts</li> <li>5-Pole skew wound electric motor and dual flywheels</li> <li>All wheel drive and electrical pickup</li> <li>LED head and marker lights</li> <li>All models come standard with an MTC 21 pin motherboard</li> </ul>