OO Hawthorn Leslie 0-4-0 Green Lined Yellow 'Asbestos' No. 4
Featuring:
- Distinctive Industrial Livery: OO scale model of the Hawthorn Leslie 0-4-0 steam locomotive "Asbestos" No. 4, finished in an eye-catching green livery with yellow lining.
- Authentic Industrial Shunter: Represents the compact locomotives widely employed in factories, quarries, industrial works, and private railway systems throughout Britain.
- Detailed Construction: Features finely applied lining, realistic locomotive details, and accurate industrial-era styling.
- Ready-to-Run Performance: Designed for immediate operation on compatible OO gauge layouts with standard couplings and smooth-running characteristics.
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: OO (1:76)
- Gauge: OO Gauge (16.5mm)
- Manufacturer: Hawthorn Leslie
- Locomotive Name: Asbestos No. 4
- Livery: Green with Yellow Lining
- Wheel Arrangement: 0-4-0
- Power Type: Steam Locomotive
- Assembly: Ready-to-Run
- Paint/Glue: Not required
- Recommended Age: 14+
- Track Compatibility: Suitable for OO gauge layouts
- Included: One OO scale steam locomotive
Perfect for: Industrial railway enthusiasts, collectors of private-owner locomotives, and OO gauge modellers creating factory, quarry, dockyard, or industrial-themed layouts.
Why this locomotive matters
Hawthorn Leslie built numerous industrial locomotives renowned for their durability and reliability in demanding working environments. Compact 0-4-0 locomotives such as Asbestos No. 4 were ideally suited to shunting duties, moving raw materials, and handling freight traffic on industrial railway systems where larger locomotives were impractical.
Industrial locomotives often carried distinctive company liveries and names, making them unique additions to railway collections. The striking green and yellow-lined finish of Asbestos No. 4 reflects the pride many industrial operators took in maintaining their locomotives despite their hardworking roles.
How to use it
This ready-to-run locomotive can be placed directly onto compatible OO gauge track and coupled to industrial wagons, mineral trucks, or short freight trains. It is particularly suited to shunting operations and detailed industrial scenes. Regular cleaning of wheels and track will help ensure reliable operation.
This is a detailed scale model intended for collectors and hobbyists. It is not a toy.