BR Class 04

The Tasmanian V Class, New Zealand Ds Class, and British Class 04 locomotives were built by Drewry Car Co as industrial shunting locomotives. These locomotives were shipped all over the world for Standard and Cape Gauges, with a range of customisations.

United Kingdom

The first four British Rail Class 04 locomotives were built with skirts for operating on Tramways, with a total of 142 built for BR in four batches from 1952 - 1962. The class was distributed throughout the BR system, and were used until 1972, with D2289 in service until 2012.

21 have been preserved across the UK and many can be seen operating at heritage railways.

The MTS Model

We have designed this locomotive to reflect the range of locomotives seen internationally. Three versions are available to suit your needs:

• 5" gauge outside frame with connecting rods, (Tasmania and New Zealand)
• 7.25" gauge inside frame with connecting rods, (UK)
• and Gauge Convertible outside frame chain drive for 5" and 7.25".

Best suited for heavy haulage at home or club operations, the standard 1kW version will haul four carriages on most tracks.

Features include:

• Diesel Sound System
• Strong horns
• Powerful headlight suitable for night-running
• Key operated disable switch
• 'Break away' disable feature
• Improved Hand Held tether control or control panel.
• MTS MU (Multiple Unit) Control System. This enables two or more engines to be coupled together and driven by the one driver. Power and control jumper cables link the locos together. Compatible with all MTS MU engines.