Model Details
Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Elders Fyffes

35016
Years Released:
2003
2004
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Running Number: 35016
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:

2003 2004
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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: 2155 - January 2021
Previous: 1813 - December 2020
Movement:

Model Year Details (2)
YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
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2003 | R.2310 |
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2004 | R.2310 |
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Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
YEAR | INFORMATION |
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2003 | Sprung buffers, 5100 gallon tender. |
2004 | Sprung buffers, 5100 gallon tender. |
Motor Information
YEAR | MOTOR |
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2003 | Five pole skew wound. |
2004 | Five pole skew wound. |
Catalogue Images (2)
R.2310 Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Elders Fyffes - 2003
R.2310 Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Elders Fyffes - 2004
Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Elders Fyffes on ebay UK 
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Hornby R2310, BR L/C Merchant Navy Class loco, the “Elders Fyffes” No 35016 - Auction
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Hornby R2310 BR 4-6-2 Merchant Navy Class "Elders Fyffes" Loco for OO Gauge. - Auction
![]() Location: Thatcham, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £120.85 GBP Time Left: 7d 16h 9m 35s Bids: 0 |
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HORNBY MERCHANT NAVY ELDERS FYFFES LOCO BODY WITH FIXING SCREW VGC ASL - Fixed Price
![]() Location: Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £39.99 GBP Time Left: 24d 18h 31m 10s Bids: 0 |
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