PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Expected Delivery Q2 2025

Clark Railworks are proud to announce our first OO gauge 1:76.2 - 4mm scale steam
locomotive. The War Department Austerity 2-10-0.

When entered the OO market with the Quads, we said we wanted to make an impact.
That’s the exact reason for choosing a loco as striking and impressive as the WD 2-10-0.
As you can see from the CADs, and just like our Black 5 in O gauge, the detailing and quality of components is of paramount importance - as I’m sure you can see from the multitude of pipes, separately fitted parts and underside detailing.

The model has been fully designed and engineered in the UK and will feature a high quality coreless motor and a high quality gear train, alongside catering for left and right hand drive  variants, we will also be producing a range of liveries including LMR Blue, WD Khaki Green, BR Black Early & Late Crest, and Brunswick Green.

We would like to express our sincere thanks to the Midland and Great Northern Joint
Railway Society (M&GN), the volunteers and staff at the North Norfolk Railway, Ian Foot and the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) and the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway (KWVR).

Without their invaluable help and passion for their respective engines, this project would not have been what it is.

Specification

• Die-cast Boiler, Smokebox & Chassis
• Brass & Plastic Constructed Tender
• Injection Moulded Cab & Fine Details
• High Quality Coreless Motor
• Finely Applied Separate Pipework
• Separately Fitted Cab Backhead Detailing
• Individual Specific Locomotive Details
• Separate Fire Irons included
• Fully Detailed Wheels & Axles
• Working Sprung Screw Link Couplings
• Sprung Buffers
• Left & Right Hand Drive Locomotives
• Factory Fitted DCC Sound Versions Available
• Finely detailed external and underside detailing
• Brass Bearings fitted to all Axles
• Firebox Glow
• Metal Cylinder Liners for Smooth Operation & Longevity
• Plug “N” Play Next18 DCC Easy Access Harness
• Fully Removable Front & Rear Tension Lock Coupling

Specific Locomotive History

Built for the Ministry of Supply in January 1944 and delivered as number ‘3672’ she was eventually renumbered as ‘73672’ with works number 25458. The engine was shipped to Egypt with 15 other class members and placed in store. By October 1945 the locomotives were deemed surplus to requirements, sold to the Hellenic State Railways and shipped to Salonika in January 1946. ‘73672’ was renumbered Λβ960 and based in the Salonika divisions working duties such as the Athens - Istanbul express. 

Final withdrawal came in 1979 where it was purchased by Mr. D. Milham and repatriated to the Lavender Line at Isfield, Essex, in August 1984. After repairs the locomotive was renumbered ‘3672’ and on 6th August 1985 was named ‘Dame Vera Lynn’ by the lady herself. ‘3672’ then moved to the North Yorkshire Moors railways and is currently under overhaul having just had a completely refurbished tender, with the fabrication carried out by Ian Rileys of Heywood.