OO Hawthorn Leslie 0-4-0 Green 'Spider' Black Park Colliery
Featuring:
- Authentic Industrial Steam Locomotive: OO scale model of the Hawthorn Leslie 0-4-0 saddle tank locomotive "Spider", finished in the distinctive green livery of Black Park Colliery.
- Industrial Shunting Power: Represents the compact yet powerful locomotives used extensively in Britain's collieries, mines, and industrial railway networks.
- Detailed Colliery Livery: Features finely applied lining, authentic markings, and realistic industrial locomotive detailing.
- Ready-to-Run Operation: Designed for immediate use on OO gauge layouts and compatible with standard OO rolling stock.
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: OO (1:76)
- Gauge: OO Gauge (16.5mm)
- Manufacturer: Hawthorn Leslie
- Locomotive Name: Spider
- Livery: Black Park Colliery Green
- 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, colliery layout builders, steam locomotive collectors, and OO gauge modellers recreating mining and industrial railway operations.
Why this locomotive matters
Hawthorn Leslie was one of Britain's leading industrial locomotive manufacturers, producing robust steam engines capable of handling demanding duties in mines, collieries, factories, and docks. Small 0-4-0 locomotives such as Spider were specifically designed for shunting wagons through tight industrial trackwork where larger locomotives could not operate efficiently.
Black Park Colliery relied on locomotives like Spider to move coal wagons between pitheads, sidings, and exchange yards. These hardworking engines played a vital role in Britain's coal industry, helping supply fuel that powered homes, factories, and railways throughout much of the twentieth century.
How to use it
This ready-to-run locomotive can be placed directly onto compatible OO gauge track and coupled to mineral wagons, coal hoppers, or industrial freight stock. It is ideal for colliery scenes, industrial layouts, and heritage railway displays. Regular wheel and track maintenance will help ensure reliable operation.
This is a detailed scale model intended for collectors and hobbyists. It is not a toy.