N Gauge LMS Ivatt 2-6-2 Update

We are delighted to be able to share the latest N Gauge LMS Ivatt 2-6-2  project artworks

Prototype

The LMS Class 2 2-6-2 tank engines were designed by H. G. Ivatt and constructed between 1946 and 1952 to replace older locomotives.  This versatile class was built primarily for branch line duties for which their “Prairie” wheelbase was well suited. Ivatt also included several labour-saving features such as self-cleaning ashpans to improve operating economies.  Following an initial batch of ten locomotives built by the LMS, British Railways decided to enlarge the class and a further 120 examples were built.   

 During BR days, they were allocated to the LMR, SR and WR regions and were equally at home hauling passenger and goods services. The last member of the class was withdrawn in 1967, but four examples of this popular locomotive type have been preserved and all are presently operational.   

EP Currently under review by the design team

Specifications

• Highly detailed body with many separately added parts  
• Expertly applied liveries 
• Die-cast wheels 
• Die-cast chassis 
• Keyed axles (similar to the Dapol N Gauge A4/A3) to prevent quartering slippage 
• The model is DCC ‘friendly’.  A PCB is located in the bunker and pickup and motor connections are terminated on this. It is a simple matter to replace this PCB with a wired ‘micro’ decoder by making 4 solder connections. 
• DC only users do not need to make any changes. 
• 3 pole can motor providing smooth slow speed running and a realistic top speed.   

Proposed Liveries

2S-015-005          Ivatt 2-6-2T 1207 LMS Unlined Black

2S-015-006          Ivatt 2-6-2T 41227 "British Railways" Lined Black

2S-015-007          Ivatt 2-6-2T 41208 BR Early Crest Lined Black

2S-015-008          Ivatt 2-6-2T 41236 BR Early Crest Lined Black

2S-015-009          Ivatt 2-6-2T 41204 BR Late Crest Lined Black

2S-015-010          Ivatt 2-6-2T 41319 BR Late Crest Lined Black

2S-015-011          Ivatt 2-6-2T 41241 KWVR Lined Maroon

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Project Update

Artworks are complete and are currently waiting for decorated samples of the new liveries to arrive. We look forward to being able to bring you news about these when they arrive. we expect the models to be in shops some time during Q2 2024.

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