Model Details
Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - French Line

35019
Years Released:
2006
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 1 year.
Running Number: 35019
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:

2006
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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: 2694 - December 2020
Previous: 3437 - November 2020
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Model Year Details (1)
YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
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2006 | R.2528 |
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Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
YEAR | INFORMATION |
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2006 | Sprung buffers. |
Motor Information
YEAR | MOTOR |
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2006 | Five pole skew wound. |
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R.2528 Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - French Line - 2006
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