A lovely looking white metal kit built double framed loco of a GWR class that saw service between 1864 and 1934 in the pre grouping livery with an airbrush paint finish and having the look of a professional build. The loco is missing a worm gear which probably had a loose grub screw and dropped off in transit. The motor has been tested and is smooth probably Portescap. The kit may be K's but not 100% on this. The couplers are bar type and all metal detail is present and complete. This model has the look of something that has been produced in China and with standards as they are today this has to be a complement to the kit builder. Overall having a near mint A- appearance and with a replacement worm gear this will an interesting pre grouping loco for GWR modellers.

A well built white metal bodied kit built loco with plate brass chassis and Romford wheels and a smooth runner with all wheel power pick up. All the fime detail in metal  is present and the body has an airbrush paint finish with etched brass numberplates. A hornbvy type coupler without hook is fitted toi the rear and there is a bolt for a front coupler if required. A well built tank loco suitable for GWR period layouts.  

The 9700 Class Pannier Tanks were a direct development of the 5700 class. The prototype for the class, No.8700 (later 9700), was a rebuilt 5700 locomotive. They were specifically for working on the Metropolitanand Hammersmith lines between Paddington Stations and Smithfield Market. This white metal kit built model has been fitted to a Hornby Dublo 0-6-0 chassis and has the snooth Hornby Dublo type perfomnace. A bar type coupler if fitted to the rear of the loco. All detail is present and driver and fireman figures are fitted to the cab. Overall condition excellent B+. A very interesting loco for London GWR modellers.