This model is part of our standard ready to runs which have been cleverly tooled and designed with a cast tender and cab to create a cost effective range of locomotives whilst still maintaining the outstanding quality and finish that DJH Model Loco is known for. By using larger components and removing intricate brass etchings from the build, we are able to produce these ready to runs in a shorter time frame – reducing the cost.
LNER G5 Class 0-4-4T
The NER Class O (LNER G5) 0-4-4 tank locomotive was designed by NER Chief Mechanical Engineer, Wilson Worsdell and built at Darlington Works between 1894 and 1901. The class totalled 110 and were used throughout the North Eastern area to pull branch line passenger trains and work the heavier suburban trains. From December 1937 onwards a total of twenty one G5’s were converted for Push-pull operation replacing many of the fast disappearing Sentinel steam railcars. The class had a long life with the first withdrawal in 1950, then the majority between 1955 and 1958 with no examples being preserved, although there is an initiative underway to build a G5 from scratch.
Designed, manufactured and built in-house (in Consett, Durham, UK) by our skilled craftsmen. Each model is constructed from the finest components and features a fully detailed Firebox Backhead, Cab interior and glazed windows, scale screw link couplings and sprung buffers. Each model is authentically painted, numbered and lettered and is Ready to Run!
The following numbers are available to order;
- LNER Lined Black – 2082 – Westinghouse pump, cage bunker, Worsdell buffers
- BR Plain Black
- 67259 – Westinghouse pump, extended hopper, Worsdell buffers, British Railways on tank sides.
- 67288 – Westinghouse pump, cage bunker, Worsdell buffers, earley crest on tank sides.
- 67305 – push-pull gear, cage bunker, Group Standard buffers, British Railways on tank sides.
- BR Mixed Traffic
- 67261 – push-pull gear, cage bunker, Worsdell buffers, late crest on tank sides.
- 67273 – push-pull gear, extended hopper, Group Standard buffers, earley crest on tank sides.
- 67281 – push-pull gear, extended hopper, Worsdell buffers, late crest on tank sides.
- 67302 – Westinghouse pump, extended hopper, Group Standard buffers, earley crest on tank sides.
- 67310 – Westinghouse pump, cage bunker, Worsdell buffers, earley crest on tank sides.
- 67341 – Westinghouse pump, cage bunker, Group Standard buffers, earley crest on tank sides.
DJH Model Loco Ready to Run
Established over 40 years ago, DJH Model Loco are recognised experts in the design and manufacture of locomotive kits as well as builders of Ready to Run models.
As a family owned business based in the beautiful countryside of Consett, County Durham, DJH Model Loco are renowned for their highly skilled model builders and exceptionally high quality locomotive models.
All of our Ready to Runs are hand built to order as per the customers specification – allowing the product to be completely unique to the individual through personalisation of livery, shed number, name and locomotive number. Using only the finest materials, we pride ourselves on the high quality standards of our locomotives to provide an extremely durable product which is built to last. All DJH Ready to Runs are complete with Slaters motor/gearbox and wheelset. Other impressive features include – fully painted locomotive backhead, real coal used in the tender, working screwlink couplings and fully glazed windows. As an optional extra, you can also add sound and smoke effects to your ready to run for an additional cost.
All DJH models have been designed with an extremely high attention to detail and built to the scale of the original model. During the design process, our Research and Development team examine archived drawings to replicate the most intricate details of the original model – even down to the number of rivets used!
The standard minimum radius is 6ft /1800mm. If you require a lower radius, please specify when enquiring about your ready to run.
Due to the numerous options available when purchasing our Ready to Runs, we like to confirm the details of the order with the customer before starting the build. To enquiry about our Ready to Runs, use the enquiry form found on the product page. Our terms require a 25% deposit payable upon placing the order, with the remaining balance due once the build is complete. Please allow up to 12 weeks for your Ready to Run to be delivered, although we do aim to complete orders sooner.
