Following the success of its LNER ‘J50’ and GWR ‘56XX’, Sonic Models’ next RTR ‘N’ gauge model will portray the GWR ‘51XX/61XX’ 2‐6‐2T. Known as ‘Large Prairies’, they were employed by the Great Western and British Railways on suburban and branch line passenger traffic, as well as the odd local freight service.
Sonic is promising a high detail and technical specification, including a 6-pin DCC decoder interface, coreless motor, all-wheel power collection and NEM coupler pockets. A range of GWR and BR liveries are planned, and models can be pre-ordered now, exclusively via Rails of Sheffield, for just a £30 deposit.