The latest ready-to-run ‘O’ gauge steam locomotive from Dapol is the classic Great Western Railway branch line passenger engine – the Collett ‘14XX’ 0-4-2T. MIKE WILD puts this high specification 7mm scale model through its paces.
Above: Dapol’s new ‘O’ gauge ‘14XX’ is brimming with detail and functionality.
IF you are going to model a Great Western Railway branch line, then you really need one of Collett’s ‘14XX’ 0-4-2Ts. Better still they make way for one of the shortest steam-powered passenger trains you can run – perfect for those restricted for space and working in ‘O’ gauge.
Dapol has identified the need for small locomotives in ‘O’ gauge with its back catalogue including the LBSCR ‘Terrier’ 0-6-0T, Class 08 diesel shunter, LMS ‘Jinty’ 0-6-0T and GWR ‘57XX’ and ‘8750’ 0-6-0PTs. The delightful Collett 0-4-2T is the perfect addition to its collection and one that we are sure many 7mm scale modellers have been itching to get their hands on. We certainly have!
The first of the class were introduced in 1932 and the entire fleet of 95 locomotives (including the non-auto fitted ‘58XX’ series) were built at Swindon Works. The ‘14XXs’ were classified initially as ‘48XX’ with their stand out feature being the ability to operate wit…
