New Railway Icons N-Gauge Model!

[Locomotion No. 3]

We are pleased to introduce the latest addition to the Railway Icons range - the NER Dynamometer Car in N-Gauge!

 

Built at Darlington Works by the North Eastern Railway in 1906, the North Eastern Railway Dynamometer Car’s role was to accurately and scientifically measure performance of railway vehicles. It originally entered service under the number 3591, painted NER Crimson Lake. However, in the 1923 Grouping, which saw the NER integrated into the LNER, it started to be used extensively by Chief Engineer, Nigel Gresley. In 1924, it was renumbered 3591Y and painted in a lined imitation teak finish, and in 1928, it was renumbered again to 23591, featuring updates with Gresley’s design of bogies.

 

On 3 July 1938, it became part of railway history, when it was used to record the speed runs on the East Coast Mainline, capturing the record-breaking 126mph run completed by Gresley’s A4 Pacific Class No.4468 Mallard.

 

Following many years of service, including being used in the 1948 Locomotive Exchange Trials by British Railways, it now lives in preservation as part of the National Collection at the National Railway Museum in York.

 

The Railway Icons exclusive N-Gauge Dynamometer Car that reflects the current, preserved condition of the vehicle is being produced by Rapido. It is available for £99.95 and can be reserved on our website today.

 

Use the following link to order your N-Gauge Dynamometer Car from Railway Icons today!

Edited December 14, 2023 by Locomotion No. 3