Kerr, Stuart “Victory” 0-6-0t in 00 gauge

Prototype info

The Kerr Stuart “Victory” locomotives were a class of 10 0-6-0t sourced by the Inland Waterways and Docks Department in 1917. Most saw service at various southern ports before being sold into industry after hostilities ended. Six examples went directly into colliery service, two to the Alexandra Docks Railway, one to the Brecon and Merthyr and one to Colonel Stephens's East Kent (also a coal hauler). A number survived in industrial service into the late 1960s, none were preserved.

About our model

Our 1:76 scale '00' gauge model features a high torque motor, flywheel driven chassis with darkened RP25-110 profile wheels, highly detailed accurate body with separately applied details and a NEXT18 DCC interface. It will safely negotiate a minimum R2 curve.

Project status

Design for our model is complete and tooling work is underway. An engineering prototype is expected in early 2021.

Full specification

• An injection-moulded ready-to-run body
• Over 200 individual components
• Die cast metal chassis
• Fine scale RP25-110 wheels
• Six-wheel electrical pickup
• High-torque flywheel-equipped motor, driving the rear axle
• 40:1 precision gearbox for slow, smooth running
• DC/DCC ready, DCC fitted and DCC sound fitted
• Full cab detail
• Sprung buffers
• NEM coupler pockets at correct height
• Optional details including front steps and toolboxes
• Etched works plates fret with all 10 works numbers

Livery options

We are still finalising livery choices for the Victory, our outline plan is as follows:

• Lined Black - Satin black with simple red lining
• Plain Black - Satin black, lettered “ROD 608”
• Lined Green - Satin dark green with straw-yellow lining
• Lined Grey - Satin mid-grey with white-black-white lining, lettered “IW&D 12”