{"product_id":"rapido-trains-986501-kerr-stuart-sirdar-diana-lined-grey-dcc-fitted","title":"Rapido Trains 986501 - Kerr Stuart Sirdar 'Diana' - Lined Grey (DCC Fitted)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"entry-title\"\u003e009 Kerr, Stuart \u0026amp; Co. Sirdar (Long-Tank)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"content\" class=\"site-content\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\"\u003e\u003cmain id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\"\u003e\n\u003carticle id=\"post-63758\" class=\"post-63758 page type-page status-publish hentry\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eThis delightful little loco is well-known to many as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDiana\u003c\/em\u003e, the most famous locomotive of the class. Her restoration was completed in 2015, after which she travelled the UK, capturing the hearts and minds of enthusiasts across the country. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/STG_8392.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75959\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eBuilt as a modified 0-4-0\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSirdar\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eclass by Kerr, Stuart and Co. in 1909 and to a gauge of 2’5½”, Works No.1158 had a rather difficult life. She featured 200-gallon tanks, more than twice the size of those usually fitted to standard Sirdar class locos. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eOriginally built alongside 5 other locomotives of varying gauges, she was intended for a railway in Mauritius; however, No.1158 sadly never made it abroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eDespite several attempts to sell the loco, No.1158 would remain ‘in stock’ until 1917. She was purchased by the Home Grown Timber Committee and delivered to the Kerry Tramway near Newtown, Powys. Prior to delivery, No.1158 was regauged to 2’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eFollowing the closure of the Kerry Tramway, No.1158 was sold to the Oakeley Quarry in Blaenau Ffestiniog in 1925. It was here that she had the name\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDiana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epainted on her tank sides. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1260\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_6783.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-63846\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eShe would remain at the Oakeley Quarry for a further 18 years, following which she changed hands several times. She continued to work in Wales up until 1950 when her boiler was declared unsafe. It wasn’t until 1963 that her long journey to eventual preservation would begin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003ePassing from one well-meaning owner to another, there were several unsuccessful attempts to fully restore this sweet little loco. Thankfully, in 2014, Phil Mason purchased the weather-beaten remains of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDiana\u003c\/em\u003e, and, using the Workshops at the Vale of Rheidol Railway, restored her to her former glory.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDiana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enow resides at the Amerton Railway in Staffordshire. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"2206\" height=\"1202\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Diana-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-63856\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eA very similar Long-Tank Sirdar to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDiana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas also built by Kerr, Stuart and Co. for the Sons of Gwalia, a mining company based in Western Australia. Built in 1901 and arriving in Australia in 1902,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLeonora\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas tasked with pulling trains full of firewood, fuel for the busy mines; she was also fired using this instead of coal. As such, she featured distinctive ‘cane bin’ style rails over both her tanks and boiler top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Newsletter-Leonora-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-63851\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eIncredibly,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLeonora\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas delivered to Sons of Gwalia by horse and cart and undertook a journey considerable distance, which is no mean feat!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eTo accompany Diana and Leonora six further versions are being produced featuring a number of eye-catching liveries and physical differences – perfect for customisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eThroughout the range, there are standard, stove pipe and balloon stack chimneyed versions, as well as cabs with either doored or plain backsheets. In addition to this, some models are fitted with cane bins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eAll versions are available in both DCC-Ready and DCC-Fitted, and feature 6 wiper pick-ups, and a small coreless motor with flywheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2040\" height=\"2075\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Newsletter_Polybag_Parts-annotated.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-63854\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eSo that customisation and servicing is uncomplicated, the loco’s removable body is held in place with 4 easily-accessible screws; this also gives you access to the model’s 6-pin DCC socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eSourcing parts to customise models can often be challenging, so we have made it as simple as possible by including a polybag full to the brim with interesting and easy-to-fit parts. With a huge number of combinations, we are sure you will have great fun personalising your models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eThese detailed parts include screw-in alternative chimneys, dumb buffers, vacuum brake gear, toolboxes, coal bunker covers and front steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eTo enhance the 009 hobby even further, we have collaborated with our friends at Fourdees Ltd, the leading producer of narrow gauge 3D-printed kits and models. We are very proud to be supplying them with Kerr, Stuart \u0026amp; Co. Sirdar Class 0-4-0 chassis so that they can offer kits based on this chassis. These will be available to pre-order directly from Fourdees Ltd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-woostify-heading-6-font-size\"\u003eWe understand that many 009 modellers love to create their own locomotives, both from scratch and other kits, so we are also making the Kerr, Stuart \u0026amp; Co. Long-Tank Sirdar Class 0-4-0 chassis available separately. These will be available exclusively via our website and from Fourdees Ltd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/STG_8395.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75958\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis locomotive is part of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.grandadstrainshop.co.uk\/collections\/rapido-trains-uk-kerr-stuart-sirdar-009-guage\"\u003eKerr Stuart Sirdar\u003c\/a\u003e (Long Tank)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecollection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis locomotive has the following details:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e009 Gauge Kerr, Stuart \u0026amp; Co. Long-Tank Sirdar Class 0-4-0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘Diana’ in Lined Grey (As Preserved)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSandbox on Boiler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard Chimney\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBacksheet with Doors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShort ‘Hook and Loop’ compatible coupling factory-fitted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetail bag of optional parts for full customisation, including full-length ‘Hook and Loop’ coupling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for operation on 1st radius curves (228mm or greater)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6-pin DCC decoder socket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuseum quality paint finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmooth \u0026amp; powerful mechanism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly detailed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNEM coupler pockets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:76 scale, (009 gauge)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/main\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55919468118401,"sku":"986501","price":152.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/986001_065687ce-533e-4cb2-9f1f-26094b171505.png?v=1784116240","url":"https:\/\/www.grandadstrainshop.co.uk\/products\/rapido-trains-986501-kerr-stuart-sirdar-diana-lined-grey-dcc-fitted","provider":"Grandad's Train Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}