British Steam Railway Figures & Locomotive Crews | 1900–1970

Bring your model railway to life with British Steam Characters, a detailed collection of locomotive crews and depot workers covering 1900–1970. Discover drivers, firemen, cab lookouts, inspectors, cleaners and shed workers, with varied ages, natural poses and period clothing. From pre-grouping railways and the Big Four to British Railways, Welsh narrow gauge and early preservation, these figure packs add character to locomotive cabs, engine sheds and railway dioramas.

1900–1939: early railway companies, 1900–1922

 

Stock number Pack name Four figures
SMF-FP-001 GWR Edwardian Passenger Crew Older moustached driver at controls; young fireman lifting shovel; middle-aged driver leaning from cab; spare fireman standing with shovel upright.
SMF-FP-002 GWR Branch-Line Characters Stocky older driver; slim young fireman bending towards firehole; driver looking backwards from cab; seated crewman taking a break.
SMF-FP-003 London & North Western Railway Crew Mature driver with watch chain; sturdy fireman shovelling; younger driver looking ahead from cab; older fireman wiping his brow.
SMF-FP-004 Midland Railway Crew Slim older driver operating regulator; young fireman gathering coal; broad driver leaning on cab opening; middle-aged crewman with folded jacket.
SMF-FP-005 Great Northern Railway Crew Tall senior driver; compact fireman feeding fire; driver looking down towards platform; young fireman resting against cab doorway.
SMF-FP-006 North Eastern Railway Crew Broad older driver; wiry fireman shovelling; driver looking back along train; middle-aged fireman holding oilcan.
SMF-FP-007 London & South Western Railway Crew Mature driver in buttoned jacket; young fireman at work; driver leaning sideways from cab; older crewman carrying meal bag.
SMF-FP-008 South Eastern & Chatham Railway Crew Older driver at controls; middle-aged fireman with shovel; younger driver peering ahead; tired fireman seated during a stop.

 

1900–1939: Big Four packs, 1923–1939

 

Stock number Pack name Four figures
SMF-FP-009 GWR Express Footplate Crew Senior driver standing at controls; muscular young fireman shovelling; driver leaning forward through cab opening; spare fireman watching the road ahead.
SMF-FP-010 GWR Branch & Tank Engine Crew Short older driver; young fireman in compact firing pose; driver looking backwards from cab; middle-aged fireman resting with shovel.
SMF-FP-011 GWR Goods & Shunting Crew Heavyset driver working controls; wiry fireman gathering coal; driver leaning out to watch shunting; older crewman standing in cab doorway.
SMF-FP-012 LMS Express Footplate Crew Tall senior driver; broad fireman feeding fire; driver looking down from cab; young fireman wiping face with cloth.
SMF-FP-013 LMS Local Passenger Crew Middle-aged driver; slim young fireman; older driver leaning on cab sill; mature fireman holding oilcan.
SMF-FP-014 LMS Heavy Goods Crew Stocky older driver; strong fireman lifting loaded shovel; driver looking backwards; younger fireman taking a drink during a stop.
SMF-FP-015 LNER Express Footplate Crew Lean senior driver at controls; young fireman in vigorous firing pose; driver leaning out to observe signals; middle-aged fireman standing watchfully.
SMF-FP-016 LNER Branch-Line Crew Older driver with rounded shoulders; compact young fireman; driver looking back from tank-engine cab; seated older crewman with meal bag.
SMF-FP-017 LNER Freight & Yard Crew Broad middle-aged driver; lean fireman raking fire; driver watching shunting from cab opening; young fireman resting against doorway.
SMF-FP-018 Southern Express Footplate Crew Mature driver; athletic young fireman shovelling; driver leaning out towards platform; older fireman wiping hands.
SMF-FP-019 Southern Local & Tank Engine Crew Short senior driver; slim middle-aged fireman; driver looking backwards from cab; young fireman holding shovel close to body.
SMF-FP-020 Southern Goods & Harbour Crew Weathered older driver; sturdy fireman gathering coal; driver looking down towards trackside staff; middle-aged crewman in working jacket.

 

1939–1950: Big Four wartime crews, 1939–1945

 

Stock number Pack name Four figures
SMF-FP-021 GWR Wartime Passenger Crew Older driver retained in service; young adult fireman shovelling; middle-aged driver watching from cab; tired fireman seated at a stop.
SMF-FP-022 GWR Wartime Freight — Winter Driver in heavy work jacket; fireman in layered clothing; driver leaning out with scarf tucked in; older fireman holding shovel.
SMF-FP-023 LMS Wartime Passenger Crew Senior driver at controls; young fireman feeding fire; driver leaning down towards platform; middle-aged fireman wiping brow.
SMF-FP-024 LMS Wartime Freight — Winter Stocky driver in overcoat; sturdy fireman shovelling; driver watching backwards; young crewman standing with meal bag.
SMF-FP-025 LNER Wartime Passenger Crew Lean older driver; broad young fireman; driver leaning forward from cab; mature fireman resting with shovel.
SMF-FP-026 LNER Wartime Freight — Winter Older driver in heavy jacket; fireman bending towards firehole; driver looking back along train; young crewman warming hands during a halt.
SMF-FP-027 Southern Wartime Passenger Crew Middle-aged driver; slim young fireman; senior driver leaning out towards platform; fireman drinking from enamel mug.
SMF-FP-028 Southern Wartime Freight — Winter Weathered driver in layered workwear; stocky fireman shovelling; driver looking down from cab; older fireman wiping oily hands.

 

1939–1950: postwar and nationalisation transition, 1946–1950

 

Stock number Pack name Four figures
SMF-FP-029 Western Lines — Postwar Steam Crew Senior driver at controls; young fireman shovelling; middle-aged driver leaning out; fireman carrying work bag.
SMF-FP-030 Midland Lines — Postwar Steam Crew Broad older driver; lean young fireman; driver looking backwards from cab; mature fireman resting on shovel.
SMF-FP-031 Eastern Lines — Postwar Steam Crew Tall mature driver; sturdy fireman feeding fire; older driver looking towards signals; young fireman wiping face.
SMF-FP-032 Southern Lines — Postwar Steam Crew Short older driver; middle-aged fireman; younger driver leaning down towards platform; fireman standing in cab doorway.

 

1950–1970: British Railways regional crews

 

Stock number Pack name Four figures
SMF-FP-033 BR Western Region — Passenger Crew, 1950s Senior driver; young fireman shovelling; driver leaning forward from cab; mature fireman standing with oilcan.
SMF-FP-034 BR Western Region — Freight & Branch Crew, 1950s–1960s Stocky driver; slim fireman in compact firing pose; driver looking backwards; older fireman resting in doorway.
SMF-FP-035 BR London Midland Region — Passenger Crew, 1950s Tall mature driver; broad young fireman; older driver leaning on cab sill; fireman wiping hands with rag.
SMF-FP-036 BR London Midland Region — Final Steam Crew, 1960s Weathered senior driver; younger fireman shovelling; middle-aged driver watching backwards; tired fireman seated at a stop.
SMF-FP-037 BR Eastern Region — Passenger Crew, 1950s Lean older driver; sturdy young fireman; driver looking down towards platform; mature fireman watching ahead.
SMF-FP-038 BR Eastern Region — Freight Crew, 1950s–1960s Broad driver at controls; wiry fireman gathering coal; older driver leaning from cab; young fireman holding mug.
SMF-FP-039 BR North Eastern Region — Passenger Crew, 1950s Senior driver; young fireman feeding fire; middle-aged driver looking towards signals; older fireman standing with shovel.
SMF-FP-040 BR North Eastern Region — Heavy Freight Crew, 1950s–1960s Stocky mature driver; strong fireman lifting shovel; driver looking backwards; younger fireman wiping brow.
SMF-FP-041 BR Scottish Region — Passenger Crew, 1950s Older driver in work jacket; young fireman; mature driver leaning from cab; fireman with meal bag.
SMF-FP-042 BR Scottish Region — Freight & Winter Crew, 1950s–1960s Senior driver in heavy jacket; fireman in layered workwear; driver looking backwards; young fireman resting with shovel.
SMF-FP-043 BR Southern Region — Passenger Crew, 1950s Mature driver; slim young fireman; older driver leaning down towards platform; fireman wiping face.
SMF-FP-044 BR Southern Region — Final Steam Crew, 1960s Senior driver at controls; broad younger fireman shovelling; middle-aged driver watching ahead from cab; fireman standing in doorway.

 

Stock number Pack name Four figures
SMF-FP-045 Cab Lookouts — Early Steam, 1900–1939 Older driver leaning forward; younger driver looking down; mature fireman looking backwards; stocky crewman leaning on cab opening.
SMF-FP-046 Cab Lookouts — Later Steam, 1939–1968 Senior driver leaning well out; young fireman peering ahead; mature driver watching shunting; older crewman looking back along train.
SMF-FP-047 Tank Engine Crews — Confined Cabs Short driver at controls; compact fireman shovelling; driver looking backwards; slim fireman standing close to cab side.
SMF-FP-048 Tender-First Working Crew Driver twisted to watch behind; fireman looking over shoulder; driver leaning from opposite cab side; spare fireman standing braced in cab.
SMF-FP-049 Summer on the Footplate Older driver in shirt and waistcoat; young fireman in shirt and braces; mature driver with sleeves rolled; fireman wiping brow.
SMF-FP-050 Winter on the Footplate Driver in heavy jacket; fireman in layered workwear; older driver with scarf tucked in; young fireman in buttoned work jacket.
SMF-FP-051 Signing On — Walking to the Engine Senior driver carrying work bag; young fireman with meal tin; stocky driver pulling on jacket; mature fireman carrying folded coat.
SMF-FP-052 Footplate Meal Break Seated older driver with mug; young fireman eating sandwich; standing mature driver opening meal tin; seated fireman holding flask.
SMF-FP-053 Preparing the Engine Driver oiling accessible machinery; fireman cleaning cab fittings; young cleaner wiping handrail; mature crewman inspecting from ground level.
SMF-FP-054 Coal Stage & Ash Disposal Workers Coalman shovelling loose coal; worker guiding coaling chute; ash worker using long rake; older labourer resting with shovel.
SMF-FP-055 Industrial Steam Crew, 1950–1970 Weathered driver at controls; sturdy fireman shovelling; driver leaning out to watch shunting; young crewman standing beside engine.
SMF-FP-056 Early Preservation Volunteers, 1960–1970 Retired professional driver; younger adult fireman; middle-aged volunteer leaning from cab; volunteer cleaning locomotive.

 

Welsh Narrow-Gauge Characters

 

Stock number Pack name Period Four figures
SMF-FP-057 Ffestiniog Railway — Slate Country Crew 1900–1922 Lean older driver at controls; young fireman using short shovel; moustached driver looking from cab; middle-aged crewman carrying oilcan.
SMF-FP-058 Ffestiniog Railway — Between the Wars 1923–1939 Stocky mature driver; slim young fireman bending towards firehole; older driver watching backwards; fireman resting in cab doorway.
SMF-FP-059 Talyllyn Railway — Working Railway Crew 1900–1939 Older driver in waistcoat; young adult fireman shovelling; middle-aged driver leaning from cab; weathered crewman standing with oilcan.
SMF-FP-060 Corris Railway — Valley Steam Crew 1900–1930 Short mature driver; wiry young fireman; older driver looking down towards platform; middle-aged crewman wiping hands.
SMF-FP-061 Welshpool & Llanfair — Country Railway Crew 1903–1939 Broad older driver; young fireman in compact firing pose; mature driver watching backwards; fireman carrying meal bag.
SMF-FP-062 Welsh Highland — Original Railway Crew 1923–1936 Tall mature driver; sturdy fireman shovelling; older driver looking ahead from cab; young fireman resting with shovel upright.
SMF-FP-063 Talyllyn — Early Preservation Volunteers 1951–1970 Retired professional driver; young adult volunteer fireman; middle-aged volunteer looking from cab; older volunteer cleaning locomotive.

 

Scottish Pre-Grouping Characters

 

Stock number Pack name Period Four figures
SMF-FP-064 Caledonian Railway — Express & Main-Line Crew 1900–1922 Tall senior driver at controls; broad young fireman shovelling; middle-aged driver leaning from cab; older fireman holding oilcan.
SMF-FP-065 North British Railway — Passenger & Goods Crew 1900–1922 Lean older driver; sturdy middle-aged fireman; younger driver looking backwards; mature fireman wiping brow.
SMF-FP-066 Highland Railway — Highland Steam Crew 1900–1922 Weathered senior driver in heavy jacket; young fireman feeding fire; mature driver leaning from cab; older fireman carrying meal bag.
SMF-FP-067 Great North of Scotland Railway — Country Line Crew 1900–1922 Short older driver; slim young fireman; middle-aged driver looking towards platform; stocky fireman resting with shovel.
SMF-FP-068 Glasgow & South Western Railway — Working Crew 1900–1922 Broad mature driver; wiry young fireman gathering coal; older driver watching shunting; middle-aged fireman standing in doorway.

 

Joint-Railway Characters

 

Stock number Pack name Period Four figures
SMF-FP-069 Somerset & Dorset Joint — Edwardian Crew 1900–1922 Senior driver in waistcoat; muscular young fireman; mature driver looking from cab; older fireman resting with shovel.
SMF-FP-070 Somerset & Dorset Joint — Between the Wars 1923–1939 Stocky middle-aged driver; lean young fireman shovelling; older driver looking backwards; fireman wiping face during stop.
SMF-FP-071 Midland & Great Northern Joint — Country Crew 1923–1935 Lean older driver; broad young fireman; mature driver leaning towards platform; older fireman carrying work bag.
SMF-FP-072 Cheshire Lines — Locomotive Crew 1923–1939 Tall mature driver; young fireman feeding fire; older driver observing signals; middle-aged fireman standing with oilcan.

Locomotive Inspectors & Trainees

 

Stock number Pack name Period Four figures
SMF-FP-073 Learning the Footplate — Early Steam 1900–1922 Senior inspector observing; experienced driver demonstrating controls; young adult trainee listening; fireman standing with shovel.
SMF-FP-074 Big Four — Footplate Assessment 1923–1947 Mature inspector with notebook; driver explaining controls; younger fireman demonstrating firing stance; trainee looking towards indicated fitting.
SMF-FP-075 British Railways — Passing On the Skills 1948–1968 Older inspector; middle-aged driver at controls; young adult trainee leaning forward attentively; experienced fireman demonstrating shovel grip.

Shed Foremen & Supervisors

 

Stock number Pack name Period Four figures
SMF-FP-076 Edwardian Shed Foreman’s Round 1900–1922 Older foreman with notebook; mature chargehand pointing towards engine; young messenger carrying papers; fitter reporting a fault.
SMF-FP-077 Big Four — Running Shed Supervision 1923–1947 Stocky foreman checking pocket watch; lean chargehand giving instructions; clerk carrying engine-allocation papers; driver reporting for duty.
SMF-FP-078 British Railways — Shed Office & Yard 1948–1968 Senior foreman holding clipboard; middle-aged supervisor inspecting engine; young runner carrying paperwork; older driver discussing a defect.

 

Locomotive Cleaners

 

Stock number Pack name Period Four figures
SMF-FP-079 Edwardian Engine Cleaners 1900–1922 Young adult cleaner polishing low panel; mature cleaner reaching to wipe handrail; older worker carrying bucket; crouching cleaner wiping wheel face.
SMF-FP-080 Big Four — Keeping Up Appearances 1923–1947 Young cleaner polishing cab side; stocky worker wiping running plate; slim cleaner reaching across buffer beam; older cleaner holding cloth and bucket.
SMF-FP-081 British Railways — Shed Cleaning Gang 1948–1968 Crouching young cleaner; middle-aged worker wiping accessible motion; older cleaner carrying bucket; standing cleaner stretching after work.

 

Engine-Disposal Gangs

 

Stock number Pack name Period Four figures
SMF-FP-082 Edwardian Shed — Fire & Ash Gang 1900–1922 Strong worker using long fire rake; older labourer shovelling ash; young adult carrying bucket; mature worker resting with rake.
SMF-FP-083 Big Four — End-of-Shift Disposal 1923–1947 Fireman working long fire iron; ash worker shovelling clinker; middle-aged worker handling hose; older supervisor watching operation.
SMF-FP-084 British Railways — Ash Pit & Disposal Crew 1948–1968 Worker raking ash; stocky labourer lifting loaded shovel; young worker handling hose; tired older worker wiping brow.

 

Women of the Railway Depots

 

Stock number Pack name Period Four figures
SMF-FP-085 Southern Railway Women — Bournemouth Engine Cleaners 1941–1945 Young adult woman polishing low panel; middle-aged woman reaching to wipe cab side; mature woman carrying bucket; crouching woman cleaning wheel face.
SMF-FP-086 Southern Railway Women — Engine Cleaning, Set Two 1941–1945 Tall woman wiping handrail; stocky woman cleaning accessible running plate; young adult woman wringing cloth over bucket; older woman pausing with cleaning materials.
SMF-FP-087 Portsmouth Railway Women — Carriage Cleaners c.1916 Woman sweeping carriage floor; young adult woman wiping window; mature woman carrying pail; older woman holding brush and folded cloth.
SMF-FP-088 Wartime Railway Women — Carriage Cleaning Gang 1939–1945 Young adult woman reaching to clean window; middle-aged woman scrubbing low surface; older woman carrying bucket; standing woman holding mop.