NER electric Bo-Bo is Locomotion’s newest release

LOCOMOTION Models has partnered with Rails of Sheffield once more to release North Eastern Railway electric shunting locomotive ES1 No.1 in OO scale, with manufacturing undertaken by Heljan.

Built in 1902 as one of two electric locomotives built for shunting and working the short but steeply graded freight branch Trafalgar Yard (in Manors, north of Newcastle Central) and Quayside Yard, No. 1 wasn’t rendered obsolete until September 1964, and it was then claimed for the National Collection as an example of early British non-steam traction.

The models include Heljan’s high-level detail, with a low-profile central motor under the cab powering both bogies. Working cab and headlights, sprung pantograph, and a DCC-ready chassis with Next18 interface are all part of the features on this latest commission.

The models are currently in transit from the factory to the UK and are expected in December. The preserved example in NER livery is exclusive to Locomotion Models (locomotionmodels.com), with other liveries available from Rails of Sheffield (railsofsheffield.com). Prices are set at £220.