Sonic Models & Rails of Sheffield have released images of the livery samples for the forthcoming N Gauge GWR 5101 / 61XX Class 'Large Prairie 2-6-2 tank locomotive.
The decorated samples have been approved with some slight changes being made to the final product and release is currently expected during Q2 2024
Eight versions will be available at release:
S2103-01
CLASS 5101 LARGE PRAIRIE NO.5164
GREAT WESTERN GWR GREEN
S2103-02
CLASS 61XX LARGE PRAIRIE NO.6106
GREAT WESTERN GWR GREEN
S2103-03
CLASS 5101 LARGE PRAIRIE NO.4144
BRITISH RAILWAYS BR GREEN
S2103-04
CLASS 5101 LARGE PRAIRIE NO.5199
BRITISH RAILWAYS BR BLACK (EARLY CREST)
S2103-05
CLASS 5101 LARGE PRAIRIE NO.4167
BRITISH RAILWAYS BR LINED GREEN (EARLY CREST)
S2103-06
CLASS 5101 LARGE PRAIRIE NO.4141
BRITISH RAILWAYS BR LINED GREEN (LATE CREST)
S2103-07
CLASS 5101 LARGE PRAIRIE NO.5101
BRITISH RAILWAYS BR LINED GREEN (LATE CREST)
S2103-08
CLASS 5101 LARGE PRAIRIE NO.4156
BRITISH RAILWAYS BR BLACK (LATE CREST)
The full specification for the Sonic model includes:
51xx/61xx detailed prototype body
Livery options for GWR and BR designs
Die-cast chassis block
Coreless 12v motor
6 pin DCC socket for 90° RA decoders
Phosphor Bronze driving wheel bearings
All wheel pick up
See through spoked wheels
Finescale coupling and connecting rods
NEM mounted N Gauge couplings
Buffer beam detailing parts
Rails of Sheffield are the exclusive retailer for this model, and they are available to pre-order now for a deposit of just £30. The full retail price is £129.95