Highly detailed model of the revised 8750 type of the GWR 57xx class pannier tanks with the more rounded 'Collett' cab. This revised design was introduced in 1933 and used with all (except 1) of the 57xx class locomotives built up to the end of construction in 1950.
This model of GWR locomotive 3650, now part of the Great Western Society collection at Didcot MPD, is finished in the blue livery of Stephenson Clarke Ltd. Withdrawn from BR service in 1963 3650 was sold to P.D. Fuels, a division of Stevenson Clarke, for service at Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen colliery, Ammandford.
The Dapol model has proven highly capable with a wide range of options built into the tooling design and a diecast chassis providing sufficient weight for realistic trains to be hauled. Smooth drive from a modern low-current motor to the coupled wheels, allows an OO/HO type 21-pin DCC decoders to used with sound options available.