LMS Royal Scot Class

The history of the Royal Scot model in 7 1/4” gauge can trace its origins back to 1933, when an American enthusiast placed an order for one with the renowned model making firm Bassett Lowke. Henry Greenly was employed to draw up the schematics which, along with the castings, were marketed to hobbyists across the country. Thus, dozens of models have been built over the years, perhaps the most popular of 1/8 scale models with examples in America, Europe and at lease one in Australia. Also in 1933, the London Midland and Scottish Railway sent 6100 Royal Scot on a North American tour – the engine was in fact 6152 after an identity swap that was made permanent, the engine that is preserved today as No.46100. It is owned by the Royal Scot and General Trust who keep the engine in top condition for mainline railtours and charters. This model began its life in Staffordshire and, partly made, languished for many years in the back of a running shed at the Hilcote Valley Railway, Eccleshall. It was rescued from purgatory by one Jeff Willdig who has become one of today's most prolific engine builders. Whilst more basic in design, the Scot's lineage and reliability will prove itself worthy of a home a the LMR.