Rails of Sheffield have revealed images of early EP samples for the forthcoming Sonic Models N Gauge GCR 9N / LNER Class A5 4-6-2 tank locomotive.
These are the first shots from the tooling and are designed for testing purposes but they give a basic idea of
how the final models will appear.
Announced in August, Sonic are producing the 9N/A5 exclusively for Rails of Sheffield, with eight versions planned for the initial release. A six pin DCC socket will be provided suitable for right angle chips, with current collection coming from the driving wheels and the rear pony truck. The front pony truck will not feature pickups. A firebox LED will also be fitted.
The initial liveries planned are as follows:
S2104-01 N A5 GCR GREAT CENTRAL GREEN 373
S2104-02 N A5 LNER GREEN LINED 5045
S2104-03 N A5 LNER GCR GREEN 5167
S2104-04 N A5 LNER BLACK RED LINED 5024
S2104-05 N A5 BR BLACK EARLY EMBLEM 69804
S2104-06 N A5 BR BLACK LATE CREST 69820
S2104-07 N A5 BR BLACK EARLY EMBLEM 69827
S2104-08 N A5 BR BLACK LATE CREST 69814
Pricing for all versions is £139.95 with a £30 deposit payable on ordering.
For more information and to pre-order, visit the Rails of Sheffield website here
Read the original news release here
