OO City of Truro Kit delivers an iconic Great Western Railway express locomotive for OO scale layouts, ideal for recreating historic mainline passenger services and early high-speed steam operations.
Featuring:
- GWR “City of Truro” Locomotive: OO scale kit representing the legendary Great Western Railway 4-4-0 express steam locomotive, renowned for its early high-speed runs on the British mainline.
- Fine Locomotive Detailing: Includes detailed boiler, cab, running gear, and tender components designed to replicate the distinctive proportions of this historic engine.
- Scale & Gauge Compatibility: OO scale (1:76); suitable for standard OO gauge track systems.
- Construction & Finish: Injection-moulded plastic kit with finely moulded locomotive parts and GWR-era detailing; non-powered unless motorised conversion is added separately.
- Layout Integration: Compatible with OO gauge passenger coaches and express formations, ideal for mainline and heritage railway layouts.
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: OO (1:76)
- Railway: Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Model: City of Truro Steam Locomotive
- Type: 4-4-0 Express Steam Engine
- Material: Injection-moulded plastic
- Assembly: Required
- Paint/Glue: Required (not included)
- Recommended Age: 14+
- Compatibility Notes: Suitable for OO gauge express passenger operations and GWR historic layouts
Perfect for: OO scale railway modellers recreating early 20th-century Great Western Railway express services, heritage steam scenes, and historic high-speed rail operations.
Why this kit matters
“City of Truro” is one of the most famous locomotives in British railway history, reputed to be the first steam engine to exceed 100 mph during an express run in the early 1900s.
This locomotive represents the golden age of GWR express travel and is a key prototype for enthusiasts interested in early engineering milestones and prestige passenger services.
How to use it
Assemble the locomotive kit, then paint and finish in authentic GWR livery. Once complete, it can be integrated into express passenger services with appropriate coaching stock on OO gauge layouts.
This is a plastic model kit. Assembly, paint, and glue are required. It is not a toy.