Model Details
Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Bibby Line

35020
Years Released:
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 5 years.
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
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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: 297 - December 2020
Previous: 784 - November 2020
Movement:

Model Year Details (5)
Limited Edition
YEAR | LIMITED |
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2001 | 5 Pole |
2002 | 5 Pole |
2003 | Five pole skew wound. |
2004 | Five pole skew wound. |
2005 | Five pole skew wound. |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
YEAR | INFORMATION |
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2001 | Originally outshopped from Eastleigh Works in 1945, 'Bibby Line' was rebuilt in 1956 and withdrawn in the early months of 1965.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2002 | Originally outshopped from Eastleigh Works in 1945, 'Bibby Line' was rebuilt in 1956 and withdrawn in the early months of 1965.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. |
Price List
YEAR | UK PRICE |
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2002 | £94.50 |
2005 | £99.99 |
Catalogue Images (5)
R.2204 Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Bibby Line - 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
Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Bibby Line on ebay UK 
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Hornby R2204 OO Gauge Bulleid Merchant Navy 35020 Bibby Line BR Green #208 - Auction
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Hornby R2204 BR 4-6-2 Rebuilt Merchant Navy Class Loco 35020 Bibby Line - Auction
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Hornby R2204 BR 4-6-2 Merchant Navy Class "BIBBY LINE" 35020 - Store Inventory
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R2204 Hornby Train BR 4-6-2 35020 "Bibby Line" Merchant Navy Class" - Store Inventory
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Hornby R2204 BR 4-6-2 M/N Class Bibby Line 35020 Mint Boxed - Fixed Price
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HORNBY RAILWAYS MODEL No.R2204 BR Class MN 4-6-2 "BIBBY LINE" MIB - Store Inventory
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Hornby OO BR 4-6-2 Merchant Navy Class Locomotive 35020 'Bibby Line' & Tender - Store Inventory
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