Model Details
Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Port Line
35027
Years Released:
2002
2003
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Running Number: 35027
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 - 190mm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
2002 2003
2002 2003 |
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
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: 1832 - December 2023
Previous: 1673 - November 2023
Movement: (-159)
Model Year Details (2)
YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
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2002 | R.2268 |
Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Port Line |
2003 | R.2268 |
Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Port Line |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
YEAR | INFORMATION |
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2002 | Allocated to Bournemouth ‘Port Line’ was officially named at Southampton Docks on 24 April 1950. Along with others in the Class ’Port Line' was rebuilt and returned to traffic in May 1957. Two years later this engine had the honour of pulling the Royal train from Windsor to Hamworthy Junction where the train was berthed overnight. The stunning Hornby model is fully equipped with separately fitted detail parts and is powered by a 5 pole motor located under the locomotive body. |
2003 | Sprung buffers. |
Motor Information
YEAR | MOTOR |
---|---|
2002 | Five pole skew wound. |
2003 | Five pole skew wound. |
Price List
YEAR | UK PRICE |
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2002 | £94.50 |
Catalogue Images (2)
R.2268 Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Port Line - 2002
R.2268 Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Port Line - 2003
Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Port Line on ebay US
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