Just announced: new ‘what if’ short-tank 'Sirdar' for OO9 from Rapido
Rapido Trains UK has just announced the latest addition to its OO9 narrow gauge collection — the newly tooled Kerr, Stuart & Co. ‘What If’ Short-Tank Sirdar Class 0-4-0! Pre-orders are now open to ensure your model is secured.
Based on the real-world design language of Kerr, Stuart locomotives, this new model is a fictional but plausible variant that blends familiar elements into an exciting and highly detailed release.
A short tank 'Sirdar' (centre) flanked either side by two long-tank variants.
Tooling accounts for variations with chimneys, cabs, buffer beams and more!
🔍 What’s New?
Six brand-new versions of the Short-Tank 'Sirdar' are now available for pre-order:
- Penrhyn Lined Black
- Lined Dark Blue
- FR Lined Red
- Lined Green
- Lined Umber
- G. Fawkes Lined Maroon
Each model built to OO9 scale features:
- Die-cast metal and injection-moulded plastic body
- Coreless motor with flywheel for smooth performance
- Six-pin decoder socket (available in both DCC ready and DCC-fitted options)
- Removable body for easy access and customisation
- NEM-compatible OO9 hook-and-loop couplings
💡 Prices:
DCC ready – £118.94
DCC fitted – £152.94
🛠️ Built for modellers
For simple access to the internals of the model, the Short-Tank Sirdar features four screws to remove the body for straightforward servicing. Meanwhile, a supplied polybag has optional parts for maximum customisation. Whether personalising your layout or recreating a fictional branch line, these locomotives offer endless possibilities!
First engineering prototypes revealed!
Here's a great selection of images of the first samples of these plucky forthcoming 0-4-0 locomotives...
