N M7 0-4-4 SWR Lined Green 245 delivers compact steam-era detail for OO gauge layouts focused on Southern Region suburban passenger operations.

Featuring:

• Southern Railway inspired design: Based on the M7 class tank locomotive used for commuter and branch line services across Southern England.
• SWR lined green livery: Finely printed lining and numbering reflect preserved-era and heritage railway styling.
• Compact tank locomotive layout: 0-4-4 wheel arrangement designed for tight curves and short platform operations.
• Ready-to-run detailing: Factory-finished body with printed markings and fitted detail parts for display or layout use.

Finished Model Dimensions (Approximate):

• Length: 12 cm
• Width: 3.4 cm
• Height: 5 cm

Technical Specifications:

• Scale: OO (1:76)
• Gauge: OO / 16.5mm
• Model: M7 0-4-4 Tank Locomotive
• Livery: SWR lined green, number 245
• Era: Southern Railway / BR preserved style representation
• Material: Injection-moulded plastic and metal detail parts
• Drive: Not specified
• Assembly: Ready to run
• Paint and glue: Not required
• Couplings: OO standard compatible

Perfect for OO scale railway modellers, Southern Region layout builders, and collectors of UK steam tank locomotives focused on suburban passenger and branch line operations.

Why this model matters

The M7 class represents one of the most recognised Southern Railway tank locomotives, designed for short-distance passenger services, suburban routes, and tight industrial branch lines.

Its compact wheelbase allowed it to operate in areas where larger locomotives could not fit, making it a key part of everyday commuter rail history across southern England.

The lined green finish reflects preserved and heritage interpretations that keep this class visible in modern railway enthusiasm and modelling.

How to use it

Place the locomotive on OO gauge track and couple it to compatible passenger or mixed freight stock. It fits standard OO couplings for easy integration into existing layouts.

No assembly, paint, or glue is required.

This is a plastic OO scale model locomotive. It is intended for model railway use and display, not as a toy.