Model Details
Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Brocklebank Line
35025
Years Released:
2002
2003
2004
2005
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 4 years.
Running Number: 35025
Category: Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Merchant Navy Class
Designer: Oliver Bulleid
Class Information: Heavy weight Pacific locomotives designed for Top Link passenger services on the Southern Railway were conceived during hostilities of World War 2. The Merchant Navy class were nicknamed “Spam Cans” due to their unorthodox appearance. A total of 30 locomotives were constructed, all named after steam ship lines operating out of Southampton Docks. In accordance with their powerful stature the Merchant Navy’s were entrusted premiere passenger trains, such as the all Pullman Bournemouth Belle and Golden Arrow. More...
Weight: 99 tons
Purpose: Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-2
Wheel Arrangement Name: Pacific
Model Information: Length - 290mm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
2002 2003 2004 2005
2002 2003 2004 2005 |
Logo: B.R. Early Emblem
Logo Years: 1948 - 1956
Livery: B.R. Green
Livery Details: Brunswick green with orange and black lining with yellow lettering.
Company Information: British Railways came into existence in 1948 when the dominating four British railway companies amalgamated. Steam traction on British Railways ended in 1968 and the system was re-branded as British Rail.
Model Ranking:
Current: 840 - December 2023
Previous: 1658 - November 2023
Movement: (+818)
Model Year Details (4)
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
YEAR | INFORMATION |
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2002 | 'Brocklebank Line' was built at Eastleigh and first went to traffic in November 1948. 35025 was rebuilt in December 1956 with a speedometer being fitted in October 1959. Towards the end of BR service ’Brocklebank Line' was transferred to the Western Region but after withdrawal the locomotive was moved to Barry for scrapping. In 1984 the engine was purchased by Brocklebank Line Rescue and moved to the Great Central Railway in February 1986. |
2003 | Brake gear, sprung buffers. |
2004 | Brake gear, sprung buffers. |
2005 | Brake gear, sprung buffers. |
Motor Information
YEAR | MOTOR |
---|---|
2002 | Five pole skew wound. |
2003 | Five pole skew wound. |
2004 | Five pole skew wound. |
2005 | Five pole skew wound. |
Price List
YEAR | UK PRICE |
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2002 | £94.50 |
Catalogue Images (4)
R.2267 Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Brocklebank Line - 2002
R.2267 Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Brocklebank Line - 2003
R.2267 Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Brocklebank Line - 2004
R.2267 Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Brocklebank Line - 2005
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