OO RailRoad Shepway Steelworks Class B4 No. 9 delivers compact industrial steam power designed for dockyard, steelworks, and heavy shunting duties on OO gauge layouts.
Featuring:
- Industrial Shunting Locomotive: Model of Class B4 No. 9, a small but powerful steam locomotive used for heavy dock and steelworks duties.
- RailRoad Range Reliability: Durable, layout-ready construction designed for dependable everyday operation.
- OO Scale Compatibility: Built to OO scale (1:76) for standard OO gauge track systems.
- Ready-to-Run: Fully assembled and finished in authentic industrial livery.
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: OO (1:76)
- Wheel Arrangement: 0-6-0T
- Operator: Shepway Steelworks (industrial private owner)
- Locomotive Number: 9
- Class: B4
- Power Type: Steam (tank locomotive)
- Assembly: Ready-to-run
- Paint/Glue: Not required
- Recommended Age: 14+
- Track Compatibility: OO gauge
Perfect for: OO gauge industrial layout builders, dockyard modellers, and enthusiasts of heavy shunting and private industrial railways.
Why this kit matters
The B4 class locomotives were designed for demanding dockside and short-haul industrial duties where strong low-speed control was more important than high speed. Their compact wheelbase allowed them to operate in tight curves and confined industrial environments such as steelworks, docks, and freight depots.
Locomotive No. 9 represents the type of hardworking industrial engine that kept Britain’s freight and manufacturing infrastructure moving throughout the steam era, often away from mainline attention but essential to daily operations.
How to use it
Place the locomotive on powered OO gauge track and use it for shunting wagons, assembling freight consists, or operating within industrial sidings and steelworks layouts.
This is a detailed scale model intended for collectors. It is not a toy and is recommended for ages 14 and above.