OO Hawthorn Leslie 0-4-0 Green 'Faraday' delivers authentic industrial steam railway operation for OO gauge modellers and collectors of historic British locomotives.
Featuring:
- Classic Industrial Green Livery: Finished in attractive green livery with fine detailing, capturing the appearance of a traditional industrial steam locomotive.
- Compact 0-4-0 Wheel Arrangement: Ideal for shunting duties, industrial sidings, factory railways, docks, and heritage railway layouts.
- Highly Detailed Construction: Features detailed boiler fittings, cab details, pipework, and realistic locomotive proportions based on Hawthorn Leslie industrial designs.
- Smooth Running Performance: Precision-engineered mechanism provides reliable operation on OO gauge layouts, including tight industrial track plans.
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: OO (1:76)
- Prototype: Hawthorn Leslie 0-4-0 Steam Locomotive
- Name: Faraday
- Livery: Green
- Wheel Arrangement: 0-4-0
- 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 railways, dockside scenes, factory sidings, heritage railways, and compact steam-era layouts.
Why this kit matters
Hawthorn Leslie was one of Britain's most respected locomotive manufacturers, producing numerous industrial steam locomotives for factories, collieries, docks, and private railways throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Their compact and dependable locomotives became a familiar sight across industrial Britain.
'Faraday' represents the hardworking industrial steam engines that kept goods moving behind the scenes of Britain's industrial economy. Its compact size and distinctive appearance make it an ideal choice for modellers seeking something different from mainline railway locomotives while adding operational interest to shunting layouts.
How to use it
This ready-to-run locomotive can be placed directly onto compatible OO gauge track for immediate operation. It is particularly suited to shunting wagons, moving short freight trains, and operating within industrial complexes or heritage railway settings. Regular wheel and track cleaning will help maintain smooth and reliable running.
This is a detailed scale model. Assembly, paint, and glue are not required. It is not a toy.