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type: Article
title: Kerr Stuart Sirdar locomotives
description: Three 009 ker Stuart Sirdar locos have arrived.
resource: https://www.simoncox.com/short-articles/2026-07-28-kerr-stuart-sirdar-locomotives/
tags: [Shorticles, Modelling, Whitesands]
timestamp: 2026-07-28
---


I have received a 009 Society Kerr Stuart Sirdar, a new 009 narrow Gauge loco produced by Rapido Trains UK. The next day I received a package with two more from elsewhere. I had pre-ordered one when they were initially announced, then the 009 Society Exclusive version was announced and then I also received one as a gift.

The 009 Society locomotive is a "What If" as it has a short tank which were available but I don't think any Sirdars were built with the short tanks.

The other two are the [long tank variants with *Diana*](https://rapidotrains.co.uk/009-kerr-stuart-co-sirdar-long-tank/) - the Sirdar that was restored around 2015 - in its original grey and its distinctive half cab, and another long tank Sirdar in maroon with gold lining making up the three models.

All three have the half cab which should show off the crew when I get some from [Modelu who make crews especially for this model](https://www.modelu3d.co.uk/collections/locomotive-crews/products/80306-oo9-kerr-stuart-co-sirdar-crew). There is a full front cab version as available as well but I really liked this version. The cab interior is exquisitely detailed and the overall finish quite superb. Though I will probably weather these in a bit.

I have always loved the shape of the Sirdars - a perfect narrow gauge loco in my books and to have three models makes me very happy. It must also be a favourite of many others as they have sold out already in most retail outlets! 

![009 Society Exclusive Sirdar in dark blue with a half cab passing through a summer landscape of straw coloured grass](/assets/img/content/2026-07-28-kerr-stuart-sirdar-locomotives-001.webp)

![009 Society Exclusive Sirdar in dark blue with a half cab passing through a summer landscape of straw coloured grass](/assets/img/content/2026-07-28-kerr-stuart-sirdar-locomotives-002.webp)

![009 Society Exclusive Sirdar in dark blue with a half cab passing through a summer landscape of straw coloured grass](/assets/img/content/2026-07-28-kerr-stuart-sirdar-locomotives-003.webp)

These will be a perfect addition to [Whitesands Quay](/whitesands/).

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