Dapol OO B4 0-4-0T Trouville Brown 89

OO B4 0-4-0T Trouville Brown 89 delivers a distinctive compact steam shunting locomotive for OO gauge layouts inspired by Southern industrial and harbour railway operations.

Featuring:

• Unique Trouville Brown Livery: Finished in rich Trouville brown, reflecting an uncommon but striking industrial steam aesthetic suited to dockside and private railway operations.
• 0-4-0T Tank Configuration: Ultra-compact wheelbase designed for tight curves, confined yards, and complex shunting layouts.
• Fine Steam Detailing: Includes detailed boiler fittings, cab structure, pipework, and realistic underframe components for enhanced authenticity.
• Precision Low-Speed Control: Optimised for controlled shunting movements, ideal for accurate wagon placement in busy yard environments.

Technical Specifications:

• Scale: OO (1:76)
• Class: B4 0-4-0T
• Running Number: 89
• Livery: Trouville Brown
• Wheel Arrangement: 0-4-0 Tank
• Material: Injection-moulded plastic with metal components
• Assembly: Ready-to-run
• Paint/Glue: Not required
• Recommended Age: 14+
• Power Requirement: DC Analogue
• Track Compatibility: OO Gauge
• Included: One OO scale steam locomotive

Perfect for: OO gauge railway modellers creating industrial dock scenes, compact shunting yards, private sidings, and Southern Region-inspired steam layouts.

Why this kit matters

The B4 0-4-0T represents the small yet highly capable industrial tank locomotives that worked in restricted environments such as docks, warehouses, and private sidings. Their compact design allowed them to operate efficiently where larger locomotives could not access.

Number 89 in Trouville brown livery offers a distinctive alternative finish, highlighting the variety of liveries that could appear on industrial locomotives depending on ownership and operational use. These locomotives were essential to keeping freight operations flowing in busy, space-restricted environments.

How to use it

This ready-to-run locomotive can be placed directly onto compatible OO gauge track for immediate operation. It is ideal for shunting wagons, assembling short freight trains, and working within tight industrial or dockside layouts. Regular wheel and track cleaning will ensure reliable performance.

This is a detailed scale model. Assembly, paint, and glue are not required. It is not a toy.