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Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Bibby Line

35020

Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Bibby Line

Years Released: 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 5 years.

Model: Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Bibby Line
Running Number: 35020
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 - 274mm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005

Company: B.R. - British Railways
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: 498 - September 2025
Previous: 781 - August 2025
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Model Year Details (5)

YEAR	CAT	MODEL
2001	R.2204	Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Bibby Line
2002	R.2204	Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Bibby Line
2003	R.2204	Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Bibby Line
2004	R.2204	Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Bibby Line
2005	R.2204	Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Bibby Line

Limited Edition

YEAR	LIMITED
2001	5 Pole
2002	5 Pole
2003	Five pole skew wound.
2004	Five pole skew wound.
2005	Five pole skew wound.

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Model Catalogue Information

YEAR	INFORMATION
2001	Originally outshopped from Eastleigh Works in 1945, 'Bibby Line' was rebuilt in 1956 and withdrawn in the early months of 1965. It is unfortunate that this locomotive has the dubious record of being the only member of the class to be cut up by BR. This fine model depicts 'Bibby Line' as it appeared in the early 1960's complete with a scale 6000 gallon tender. The motive power is supplied by a 5 pole motor situated in the locomotive.
2002	Originally outshopped from Eastleigh Works in 1945, 'Bibby Line' was rebuilt in 1956 and withdrawn in the early months of 1965. It is unfortunate that this locomotive has the dubious record of being the only member of the class to be cut up by BR. This fine model depicts 'Bibby Line' as it appeared in the early 1960's complete with a scale 6000 gallon tender. The motive power is supplied by a 5 pole motor situated in the locomotive.

YEAR

INFORMATION

2001

Originally outshopped from Eastleigh Works in 1945, 'Bibby Line' was rebuilt in 1956 and withdrawn in the early months of 1965. It is unfortunate that this locomotive has the dubious record of being the only member of the class to be cut up by BR. This fine model depicts 'Bibby Line' as it appeared in the early 1960's complete with a scale 6000 gallon tender. The motive power is supplied by a 5 pole motor situated in the locomotive.

2002