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Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Brocklebank Line

35025

Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Brocklebank Line

Years Released: 2002 2003 2004 2005 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 4 years.

Model: Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Brocklebank Line
Running Number: 35025
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 - 290mm.
Models Produced: ---
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2002 2003 2004 2005

Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Early Emblem
Logo Years: 1948 - 1956

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: 849 - May 2017
Previous: 1352 - April 2017
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Model Year Details (4)

YEAR	CAT	MODEL
2002	R.2267	Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Brocklebank Line
2003	R.2267	Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Brocklebank Line
2004	R.2267	Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Brocklebank Line
2005	R.2267	Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Brocklebank Line

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Model Catalogue Information

YEAR	INFORMATION
2002	'Brocklebank Line' was built at Eastleigh and first went to traffic in November 1948. 35025 was rebuilt in December 1956 with a speedometer being fitted in October 1959. Towards the end of BR service ’Brocklebank Line' was transferred to the Western Region but after withdrawal the locomotive was moved to Barry for scrapping. In 1984 the engine was purchased by Brocklebank Line Rescue and moved to the Great Central Railway in February 1986.
2003	Brake gear, sprung buffers.
2004	Brake gear, sprung buffers.
2005	Brake gear, sprung buffers.