Introduction
This page is dedicated to information, updates and pictures for the Ellis Clark Trains finescale O gauge Black 5.
This is the best place to keep up to date on news, project status, and if you scroll further down the page, information on liveries, running years, running numbers and so on.
We're always on hand to help, so if you need anymore info please feel free to call or email us by visiting the contact page of the website
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Live Project Tracker
A Little History
842 Black 5’s were built between the years of 1935 and 1945, beginning life in LMS livery and finishing in plain BR black with 18 locomotives in preservation today.
Stanier’s two cylinder Class 5’s were renowned for their versatile “go anywhere, do anything” nature, making them the perfect locomotive for most layouts.
Our model will cover the long firebox version from the batch of 227 locomotives built by Armstrong Whitworth in 1936/7.
This, the biggest single order of Black 5 locomotives ordered by the LMS, was arguably the most uniform and successful of all the batches, with 7 being preserved including No. 5428 “Eric Treacy”, which can be found running on the North York Moors Railway.
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Our Model
This model, produced by and available exclusively through ourselves, boasts a very impressive specification.
The majority of the model will be constructed from super detailed die-cast with some detailing parts in brass, plastic, and even some copper piping.
The locomotive has been carefully researched and designed using original works drawings, preserved examples, books, and pictures of the locomotive in original running condition.
To ensure this model meets our high standards we will be fitting all with state of the art ABC gearboxes, Maxon motors, and for the DCC models, a bespoke Zimo sound & smoke system.
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Important Info
RRP:£949 for DC/DCC Ready variants, or £1,175 for the DCC Sound models
Release Dates
November 23' | E1005 Late BR Lined '45379' & E1005S (DCC Sound)
December 23' | All Remaining Late BR Lined Models & Some BR Early Lined Models
January 24' | All Remaining Early BR Lined Models & Some LMS Versions
February 24' | All Remaining Models
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Specifications
Mostly Die-cast construction with some plastic and brass parts
Open-frame design with full pipework detailing
Genuine ABC Helical Gearbox - built and tested in the UK
Maxon motor with ball bearing racers
Super detailed cab
Sprung axle boxes two front two drive wheels
Sprung axle boxes on all tender axles
Removable working loco lamps
Firebox glow
Detail pack incl. snow plough
DCC Ready (21 Pin)
Will negotiate Peco 2nd Radius curves (40.5"/1028mm)
Un-numbered models supplied with transfer sheet
Extensively researched and designed with over 650 parts
DCC Sound Models
Zimo MS950 DCC Decoder
Boom box double speaker (located in the loco)
Zimo exclusive sound project with 20+ functions
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AVAILABLE VERSIONS
Cad Drawings
