OO BR Stanier 5MT "Black 5" 45055 by OO BR delivers authentic British steam performance detail for OO gauge railway modellers and collectors.
Featuring:
- Highly detailed steam locomotive body: Captures the iconic Stanier Black 5 profile with fine panel lines and realistic proportions.
- OO gauge compatibility: Designed for standard OO gauge track systems for smooth layout integration.
- Authentic BR detailing: Numbered 45055 with period-correct styling for post-war British Rail layouts.
- Ready-to-run design: No assembly required, ready for immediate display or operation.
Finished Model Dimensions (Approximate):
- Length: 25.3 cm
- Width: 3.6 cm
- Height: 5.0 cm
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: OO (1:76)
- Prototype: LMS Stanier 5MT "Black 5" Class
- Running Number: 45055
- Era: British Rail steam transition period
- Material: Injection-moulded plastic and metal components
- Track Compatibility: OO gauge (16.5mm)
- Assembly: Ready-to-run
- Paint and glue: Not required
- Recommended use: Display and OO gauge model railway operation
Perfect for OO gauge railway modellers, British steam enthusiasts, and collectors building BR steam-era layouts, backed by standard manufacturer quality control.
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Why this locomotive matters
The LMS Stanier Class 5MT, known as the “Black 5”, became one of the most successful mixed-traffic steam locomotives in Britain. Designed by William Stanier in the 1930s, it handled both passenger and freight work across the LMS and later British Railways network.
Locomotive 45055 represents the post-nationalisation BR era, when Black 5s worked across regional routes during the transition from steam to diesel traction. You see it in everyday service across the network, from express passenger turns to heavy freight duties.
How to use it
Place the model on OO gauge track and couple it to compatible rolling stock. It fits mixed freight or passenger formations typical of the 1940s to 1960s British Rail network. No paint, glue, or modelling tools required.
This is a detailed model locomotive. It is not a toy and requires careful handling due to its fine detailing and fragile components.