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Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Clan Line

35028

Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Clan Line

Years Released: 2000 2001 2002 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 8 years. (Model may have been released after 2011)

Model: Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Clan Line
Running Number: 35028
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: New generation model steam locomotives for the new millennium.
Both the rebuilt Merchant Navy Class and Coronation Class locomotives are a new generation of models for the new millennium. Produced to the exacting Super Detail standard, both models include in their specification blackened finish handrails and wheels plus etched brass valve gear and detailed cab interior. They also feature a five pole motor housed in their respective locomotive bodies for precise slow speed running.
Length - 290mm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:

2000 2001 2002 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

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.

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Previous: 85 - July 2023
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Model Year Details (8)

YEAR	CAT	MODEL
2000	R.2169	Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Clan Line
2001	R.2169	Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Clan Line
2002	R.2169	Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Clan Line
2007	---	Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Clan Line
2008	---	Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Clan Line
2009	---	Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Clan Line
2010	---	Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Clan Line
2011	---	Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Clan Line

Train Sets Included In (1)

YEARS	TRAIN SET
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011	Venice Simplon-Orient-Express British Pullman - Premier Boxed Set - Digital Train Set

Related Service Sheets (1)

NO	SERVICE SHEET NAME	ISSUE DATE
248	Merchant Navy	October 2000

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Model Catalogue Information

YEAR	INFORMATION
2000	Probably the most famous of the Merchant Navy Class. ‘Clan Line’ was the last of its type to be rebuilt in October 1969. At that time the locomotive had achieved a mileage of 401,005 but, by the time of withdrawal by BR in July 1967, Clan Line had achieved a total of 794,39I miles. Rescued from the cutters torch by the Merchant Navy Locomotive Society in the same month of withdrawal, the Iocomotive was Eventually put on shed at Ashford, Kent and used to pull special trains over the B.R. network. In 1975 Clan Line was moved to the Bulmer Railway Centre in Hereford where it continued to be used with special trains and also as an exhibit at various rail shows. CIan Line is in continuous service and can be seen running on the main line pulling steam specials.
2001	Arguably the most famous of the Merchant Navy Class, 'Clan Line' was the last of its type to be rebuilt in October 1959. At that time the locomotive had achieved over 400,000 miles by withdrawal the mileage had increased to nearly 800,000. 'Clan Line' is now maintained and operated by the Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society Limited and can be seen hauling a distinguished rake of Pullman coaches. As with many other Hornby Merchant Navy models 'Clan Line' is powered by a 5 pole motor housed in the locomotive.
2002	Arguably the most famous of the Merchant Navy Class, 'Clan Line' was the last of its type to be rebuilt in October 1959. At that time the locomotive had achieved over 400,000 miles by withdrawal the mileage had increased to nearly 800,000. 'Clan Line' is now maintained and operated by the Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society Limited and can be seen hauling a distinguished rake of Pullman coaches. As with many other Hornby Merchant Navy models 'Clan Line' is powered by a 5 pole motor housed in the locomotive.

Motor Information

YEAR	MOTOR
2000	Five Pole Motor
2001	Five Pole Motor
2002	Five Pole Motor
2007	Five Pole Motor
2008	Five Pole Motor
2009	Five Pole Motor
2010	Five Pole Motor
2011	Five Pole Motor