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Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Elders Fyffes

35016

Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Elders Fyffes

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

Model: Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Elders Fyffes
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

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: 1813 - December 2020
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Model Year Details (2)

YEAR	CAT	MODEL
2003	R.2310	Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Elders Fyffes
2004	R.2310	Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Elders Fyffes

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Model Catalogue Information

YEAR	INFORMATION
2003	Sprung buffers, 5100 gallon tender.
2004	Sprung buffers, 5100 gallon tender.

Motor Information

YEAR	MOTOR
2003	Five pole skew wound.
2004	Five pole skew wound.

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R.2310 Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Elders Fyffes - 2003

R.2310 Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Elders Fyffes - 2004

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	Hornby R2310, BR L/C Merchant Navy Class loco, the “Elders Fyffes” No 35016 - Auction Location: Ballymena, United Kingdom Condition: Used Current Price: £47.00 GBP Time Left: 4d 11h 49m 47s Bids: 0
	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
	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