{"product_id":"fowler-co-resilient-class-4wd-loco-gwr-n-17","title":"Fowler \u0026 Co. Resilient class 4wD loco - GWR Nº 17","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreelance GWR shirtbutton livery following the practice of absorbed narrow gauge railways - the Welshpool \u0026amp; Llanfair, Vale of Rheidol and Corris. Etched number plates accessory. Exclusively available at Light Railway Stores.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough John Fowler \u0026amp; Co. of Leeds was best known for its steam traction engines and agricultural machinery, the company also became an important builder of industrial diesel locomotives. After early experiments with internal combustion power, Fowler found greater success in the 1930s with diesel engines. Among its designs was the narrow gauge, four-wheeled \u003cstrong\u003eResilient Class\u003c\/strong\u003e, developed for demanding industrial work such as construction projects, quarries and aggregate haulage. In 1936, four were built for the Essex Water Authority to assist with construction of the Abberton Reservoir near Colchester.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the reservoir project was complete, three locomotives — \u003cem\u003eAbberton\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLayer\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePeldon\u003c\/em\u003e — were sold to the Alpha Cement Company at Cliffe in Kent, where they worked until 1962. After the site's closure, much of its railway equipment was abandoned, but \u003cem\u003eLayer\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePeldon\u003c\/em\u003e were rescued by the Brockham Museum Association. No. 21295 \u003cem\u003ePeldon\u003c\/em\u003e later moved with the Brockham collection to Amberley Museum, returning to service in 1987 after extensive restoration. The Resilient Class was one of Fowler’s successful industrial diesel designs, with surviving examples also preserved in India and Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rapido Trains UK highly detailed 009 Gauge rendition of the Fowler \u0026amp; Co. Resilient Class 4wD will be available in a variety of liveries. All versions are available in both DCC-Ready and DCC-Fitted. They feature a small coreless motor, a MoPower stay-alive, and an E24 DCC decoder socket. So that customisation and servicing your Resilient Class is uncomplicated, the loco's removable body is held in place with 4 easily accessible screws; this also gives you easy access to the model’s E24 DCC decoder socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourcing parts to customise models can often be challenging, so Rapido has made it as simple as possible by including a detail bag full to the brim with interesting and easy-to-fit parts. These detailed parts include dumb buffers, vacuum brake gear, a grill cover, cab doors, and a selection of different front and rear headlights. For modellers who prefer etched brass plates, the detail bag will also include painted name, build, and bonnet front manufacturer plates appropriate to the relevant version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ready-to-run model in 009 gauge is produced by Rapido Trains UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for operation on 1st radius curves (228mm or greater)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly detailed diecast metal and injection moulded plastic construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth-running mechanism powered by a small coreless motor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitted with MoPower stay-alive and an E24 DCC decoder socket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasily removable body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetail bag of optional parts including dumb buffers, vacuum brake gear, a grill cover, cab doors, and a wide selection of headlights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtched brass plates for the relevant versions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitted with NEM-compliant 009 'hook and loop' couplings on both ends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in both DCC-Ready and DCC-Fitted (non-sound) versions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:76 scale, (009 gauge)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePersonalisation and Weathering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can offer supply and fitting of custom etched nameplates and a weathering service to any pre-ordered models. Personalisation options are carried out in a batch process once the models are in stock, and will take around two weeks to process before dispatch. For more details of this service see our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/personalisation-and-weathering\"\u003ePersonalisation and Weathering\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePricing for nameplate fitting INCLUDES the plates, we will contact you post-order to confirm your choice of style and name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fowler-co-resilient-class-4wd-loco\"\u003eFowler \u0026amp; Co. 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