Model Details

Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - General Steam Navigation

U.K.
35011

Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - General Steam Navigation

Years Released: 2005 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 1 year.

Model: Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - General Steam Navigation
Running Number: 35011
Category: Steam Locomotives
Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Merchant Navy 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
4-6-2
Model Information: Length - 274mm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:

2005

2005
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
British Railways
Livery: B.R. Green
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.

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Model Year Details (1)

YEAR CAT MODEL
2005 R.2466 2005
Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - General Steam Navigation

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Model Catalogue Information

YEAR INFORMATION
2005 Sprung buffers, 5100 gallon tender.

Motor Information

YEAR MOTOR
2005 Five pole skew wound.

Price List

YEAR UK PRICE
2005 £88.99

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R.2466 - Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - General Steam Navigation - 2005
R.2466 Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - General Steam Navigation - 2005


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