WR ‘15XX’ 0-6-0PT - 00 Gauge

[rapidoandy]

Rapido Trains is pleased to announce that we're filling a big gap in the ranks of ‘OO’ gauge GWR models with the Hawksworth ‘15XX’ pannier tank.

 

 

Although designed during the days of the Great Western Railway, the ‘15XXs’ were built by British Railways. They were a major departure from the GWR’s tried and tested pannier tank formula.

 

The ‘15XX’ featured a very short wheelbase for negotiating tight curves and, with outside cylinders and Walschaerts valve gear, the bottom end design was said to have been inspired by the USATC 'S100' 0-6-0T (Southern Railway ‘USA’). Above the non-existent running plates, the locomotives resembled Hawksworth's '94XX' 0-6-0PT, which shared the same design of boiler.

 

 

 

Prototype Factfile

 

Built: Ten built in 1949 at Swindon Works to a design by FW Hawksworth

 

How long did they last? The first was withdrawn in 1959 and the last had gone by the end of 1963. Three were used by the National Coal Board until 1969.

 

Where did they work? The majority were based at Old Oak Common shed for moving coaches to and from Paddington station. However, other examples could be found as far afield as South Wales. Although designed for shunting they did, very occasionally, work short-haul passenger and goods trains.

 

Can I see one? No. 1501 was bought from NCB by the embryonic Severn Valley Railway. It returned to steam in 1997 and has proven to be a popular and powerful member of the fleet, so much so that's earned the nickname ‘Raging Bull’.

 

 

Specification

Die-cast metal construction

High quality motor and mechanism
Next18 decoder socket
DCC Sound options

High level of detail

NEM coupler pockets

Sprung buffers

 

What liveries are we making?

904001: No. 1506, BR unlined black, no emblem

904002: No. 1500, BR unlined black, early emblem

904003: No. 1505, BR lined black, early emblem

904004: No. 1504, BR unlined black, late emblem

904005: No. 1501, BR lined black early emblem (as preserved)

904006: No. 1509, NCB maroon

 

Price? Prices for DCC Ready models are £129.95 each and DCC Sound models is £229.95 each.

 

 

What stage is it at? The project is in the early stages. Design work has started using works drawings and a wealth of historical and preservation era photographs.  

 

When’s it due? Delivery is expected in 2022.

[luke_stevens]

take my money...

 

[AY Mod]

5 minutes ago, rapidoandy said:

904006: No. 1509, NCB maroon

 

[PMP]

24 minutes ago, luke_stevens said:

take my money...

 

#metoo

['CHARD]

Where's The Johnster at this time? 

 

[Northmoor MPD]

Whooo! I’ve waited many years for one of these in RTR!

[cornelius]

Great news! I've fancied one of these for a long time. 

[RightOnTrack]

Wow! Very interested in one of these! 

[mozzer models]

thats me not eating in 2021

 

[Ponthir28]

Yes please a real ugly duckling but I love one.

 

[wombatofludham]

Although I have no need for one of these that price is really good for that specification.  Let's hope Rapido continue in the same vein.

 

[5050]

I'm tempted, sorely tempted, really tempted etc. etc......................................

 

How will it be for conversion to P4 and EM?  Plenty of room between the valve gear and crossheads for instance?  1/8" axles?  Drop out wheelsets?

[Trainshed Terry]

1 hour ago, PMP said:

#metoo

 

And My money.

 

Come back wallet.

 

Terry.

[Graham456]

Price? Prices for DCC Ready models are £129.95 each and DCC Sound models is £229.95 each.

 

When you think of it thats cheaper than a K's kit goes for, when you add in the cost of decent wheels and motor,by a long way

[Ribird]

I know this may be controversial, but would a fictitious 'British Railways' in GWR green be a feasible addition to line up? 

 

I know none of the class ever wore this, neither has 1501. I would prefer a 'GWR' version, but then a new moulding would be needed for the lack of a BR smokebox plate on the door.

 

These will be a great addition to GWR/WR rtr line up and I hope everything goes well with your UK launch! 

[Steamport Southport]

10 minutes ago, Graham456 said:

Price? Prices for DCC Ready models are £129.95 each and DCC Sound models is £229.95 each.

 

When you think of it thats cheaper than a K's kit goes for, when you add in the cost of decent wheels and motor,by a long way

 

Only if you buy from eBay or similar.

 

The Nucast kit is £97.50 brand new. Gibson wheels about £6 per axle. Plus motor of choice. Guess how I know....

 

 

 

Maybe ask Branchline/SE Finecast if they'll sell the chassis separately for those not wanting a coreless motor or gears, but wanting to keep the Rapido body.

 

 

Jason

Edited December 1, 2020 by Steamport Southport

[Captain Kernow]

I really don't need one of these, so there's nothing in this announcement for me.

 

 

 

 

On the other hand, I do now want one, so there is definitely something in this announcement for me.

 

A hulking big brute of a pannier it may be, there will be a place for one in the Kernow Towers First Class Pannier Lounge.

 

[dibber25]

2 minutes ago, Steamport Southport said:

 

Only if you buy from eBay or similar.

 

The Nucast kit is £97.50 brand new. Gibson wheels about £6 per axle. Plus motor of choice.

 

 

 

Maybe ask Branchline/SE Finecast if they'll sell the chassis separately for those not wanting a coreless motor or gears, but wanting to keep the Rapido body.

 

 

Jason

You can't please all the people..... On the one hand some folk complain that the hobby is too expensive. On the other, you get folk  contemplating spending £130 to get a  a die-cast loco body.! (CJL)

[Budgie]

I must have one of these too.

[gwrrob]

3 minutes ago, Captain Kernow said:

there will be a place for one in the Kernow Towers First Class Pannier Lounge.

 

 

That lounge is getting rather full Tim but you must have one with that gesticulating valve gear.

[Captain Kernow]

3 minutes ago, gwrrob said:

 

That lounge is getting rather full Tim but you must have one with that gesticulating valve gear.

The Kernow Towers First Class Pannier Lounge is an exclusive place, Robin, but I think that I might just put this bruiser on the door, to keep undesirable LNER types out.

 

[AY Mod]

17 minutes ago, Captain Kernow said:

On the other hand, I do now want one, so there is definitely something in this announcement for me.

 

Hang on! The rumour was you were doing the Italian Job yesterday - lack of focus dear chap.

[Steamport Southport]

10 minutes ago, dibber25 said:

You can't please all the people..... On the one hand some folk complain that the hobby is too expensive. On the other, you get folk  contemplating spending £130 to get a  a die-cast loco body.! (CJL)

 

I've already got a Nucast version. But I'll possibly get one of these. The lined black version is tempting.

 

 

It was just that I noticed in the other Hunslet thread the "coreless" and "EM/P4" questions were already being asked.

 

An etched chassis is an alternative if people really want to keep the body. People have been replacing RTR chassis for years.

 

Even the brand new Dapol Mogul is getting one. As is the Hornby Prairie.

 

http://www.brassmasters.co.uk/blog.htm#20-11-17

 

 

Jason

[chuffinghell]

Just when I was getting over the fact that I cant have a 94xx because I decided to model the mid thirties 

[BMacdermott]

Hello everyone

 

Congratulations to Rapido on this welcome announcement!

 

The loco has been in  The Top 50 of The 00 Wishlist Poll since 2015.

 

In 2019 (the last poll), it finished up well within The Top 10 and was the second most wanted GWR loco (behind the Manor).

 

We wish the company every success with the project! And every success to Richard Foster in his new post.

 

Brian (on behalf of The 00 Poll Team)