This new Dapol model of the GWR 57xx class features a diecast metal chassis and running plate for excellent adhesion and a smooth running 5-pole motor geared for fine speed control when shunting. A large number of detail parts have been designed to allow body and cab variations to be replicated, including those engines modified for London Transports' Metropolitan line gauge. Between the frames is a partial representation of working inside motion while the fully detailed cab interior is found below a roof secured by small magnets, making easy access for fitting a crew and working cab doors are fitted where appropriate. Below the footplate the visible sides of the ashpan have been modelled, along with correct style of brake rods.
The 67xx series was used for shunting or steam brake only locomotives which lacked the vacuum train brake system fitted to all other 57xx panniers. The two number blocks were built several years apart, resulting in 6700 to 6749 being the original style, though built by two private locomotive companies, while 6750 onwards were built at Swindon with the later 8750 style cabs and being among the last batches of the class to enter service.
6739 was built by the Yorkshire Engine Company and allocated to Swindon on entering service in August 1930. The 67xx series has a long association with the South Wales docks, with a number of the Yorkshire built engines based at Newport Pill shed, however 6739 is not recorded as joining them until January 1955, remaining until withdrawn from service in June 1962.
Features of the 57XX & 8750 panniers include:
- Die cast Chassis and footplate for excellent adhesion and pulling power
- Powerful 5 pole motor providing fine power control
- Beautifully detailed body with correct body type variations applied where relevant with many separately added details
- Partial representation of working inside motion and many other exquisite fine details
- Four cabs for original 57XX, Later 57XX, 8750 Collett cab and London Transport cab
- Sprung Buffers
- Removable roof, secured with magnets for ease of fitting engine crew
- Working cab doors, where fitted
- Flickering fire box glow
- Ash pan with correct double brake rodding
- Expertly applied livery
- Wheels conform to the new O Gauge standard, suitable for O Super Fine
- DCC Ready with a 21 pin decoder socket
- Sound fitted versions offered