Dapol 2874 Model Update

We're excited to announce that leading UK model railway manufacturer Dapol will be producing a highly detailed model of our Great Western Railway locomotive No. 2874, with proceeds from each sale supporting our ongoing restoration work.

The model will feature the iconic Great Western Railway Green livery and will not be available through regular stockists. Railway enthusiasts are invited to submit an expression of interest directly to Dapol.

This meticulously detailed model will feature:

• Die-cast compensated chassis with floating gearbox
• Die-cast boiler and footplate
• Great Western lettering on the Churchward 3500-gallon tender
• Original style chimney and safety valve bonnet
• Port hole windows in the top of the spectacle plate
• Inside steam pipes

Importantly, the model will represent 2874 as she is being restored.

The latest drawings show this is going to be a fine model and we anticipate that there will be further updates at the forthcoming GWSR Steam Gala in May – possibly with more to see!

This is a great way of getting a superb model of 2874, even if you currently don't have a layout, supporting both one of the UK's leading model railway manufacturers and our Trust.

For every model of 2874 sold, Dapol have kindly agreed to make a donation to The 2874 Trust which will go towards 2874's restoration.

If you wish to see more of the specification, please go to:

https://www.dapol.co.uk/ and click on the 28xx on the home page. For an expression of interest form, click on the 2874 logo on the carousel.

The model of 2874 will not be available from stockists and you can send an expression of interest form to Dapol.

You can return your expression of interest by post to: Sales Manager, Dapol Ltd, Gledrid Industrial Park, Wrexham, Chirk, LL14 5DG, or by e-mail to sales@dapol.co.uk - the title of your e-mail must be "2874 Expression Of Interest".

We have been pleased to support and assist Dapol with the development of this range of models and we are extremely grateful for their continued and generous support.

Thank you for supporting us.