{"product_id":"kerr-stuart-sirdar-0-4-0t-loco-gwr-n-12","title":"Kerr, Stuart \"Sirdar\" 0-4-0T loco - GWR Nº 12","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFreelance GWR shirtbutton livery following the practice of absorbed narrow gauge railways - the Welshpool \u0026amp; Llanfair, Vale of Rheidol and Corris. Unique tooling combination of long tank and enclosed cab. Etched number plates accessory. Exclusively available at Light Railway Stores.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKerr, Stuart \u0026amp; Co of Stoke on Trent built 58 narrow gauge \"Sirdar\" type locomotives from 1899 onwards. There were various detail differences and the design was adaptable to different gauges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe last, works number 1158 of 1909, was part of an order of 6 locomotives but remained in stock with the builder until 1917 until sold to work on the 2' gauge Kerry Tramway in mid-Wales. Following the closure of the tramway the loco moved on to the Oakeley Quarry near Blaenau Ffestiniog where it received the name \"Diana\", and later Pen-yr-Orsedd in the Nantlle Valley where it worked until 1950. Diana was sold into preservation in the 1960s, finally restored to working order in 2015, and is currently based at the Amerton Railway in Staffordshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther examples of the class worked in Africa, including South Africa as SAR class NG1, and Mauritius. Works number 652 \"Hope\" is preserved as a static exhibit in Namibia.\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\u003e6-pin DCC decoder socket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuseum quality paint finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth \u0026amp; powerful mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly detailed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNEM coupler pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort ‘Hook and Loop’ compatible coupling factory-fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetail bag of optional parts for full customisation, including full-length ‘Hook and Loop’ coupling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom Nameplate Studio pre-painted GWR etched number plates\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\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrototype photo: Kenny Felstead\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains UK","offers":[{"title":"Factory finish","offer_id":56318596153723,"sku":"986009","price":119.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fit custom etched nameplates + £15","offer_id":56318596186491,"sku":"986009","price":134.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hand-finished weathering + £35","offer_id":56318596219259,"sku":"986009","price":154.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Both nameplates and weathering + £50","offer_id":56318596252027,"sku":"986009","price":169.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0841\/3421\/files\/STG_3257xs.crop.jpg?v=1782849961","url":"https:\/\/www.lightrailwaystores.co.uk\/products\/kerr-stuart-sirdar-0-4-0t-loco-gwr-n-12","provider":"Light Railway Stores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}