OO 92220 “Evening Star” Kit delivers an iconic British Railways steam locomotive for OO scale layouts, representing the final member of the Standard Class 9F heavy freight engines.
Featuring:
- BR Standard 9F Design: OO scale model of locomotive No. 92220 “Evening Star”, the last steam locomotive built by British Railways, finished in its distinctive lined BR Brunswick Green livery.
- Heavy Freight Steam Locomotive: Designed for powerful goods and mineral train operations, reflecting the 9F class’s role in hauling heavy freight across the British rail network.
- Scale & Gauge Compatibility: OO scale (1:76); suitable for standard OO gauge track systems.
- Construction & Finish: Injection-moulded plastic kit with detailed boiler, cab fittings, tender, and running gear; non-powered unless motorisation is added separately.
- Layout Integration: Standard OO couplings for use with freight wagons, mineral trains, and mixed goods consists.
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: OO (1:76)
- Model: BR 9F 2-10-0 Steam Locomotive – “Evening Star”
- Running Number: 92220
- Railway: British Railways
- Class: Standard Class 9F
- Material: Injection-moulded plastic
- Assembly: Required
- Paint/Glue: Required (not included)
- Recommended Age: 14+
- Compatibility Notes: Suitable for OO gauge freight and mainline steam operations
Perfect for: OO scale railway modellers recreating late steam-era British Railways freight operations, mainline goods trains, and heritage steam layouts.
Why this kit matters
“Evening Star” (92220) holds a unique place in British railway history as the final steam locomotive built by British Railways in 1960. It symbolises the end of the steam era and the transition to diesel and electric traction.
This locomotive is highly significant for enthusiasts of industrial heritage, representing both engineering achievement and the close of a defining chapter in British transport history.
How to use it
Assemble and paint the locomotive in authentic BR livery. Once completed, integrate it into heavy freight or mixed goods trains alongside appropriate rolling stock for realistic late steam-era operations.
This is a plastic model kit. Assembly, paint, and glue are required. It is not a toy.