Model Details
Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Blue Star
35010
Years Released:
2008
2009
2010
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years.
Model: Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Blue Star
Running Number: 35010
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:
2008 2009 2010
Running Number: 35010
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:
2008 2009 2010
 2008 2009 2010 |
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.
Model Ranking:
Current: 2078 - December 2023
Previous: 560 - November 2023
Movement:
(-1518)
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: 2078 - December 2023
Previous: 560 - November 2023
Movement:
(-1518)
Model Year Details (3)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | R.2710 |
Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Blue Star |
| 2009 | R.2710 |
Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Blue Star |
| 2010 | R.2710 |
Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Blue Star |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Sprung buffers, cab and tender detail. |
| 2009 | Sprung buffers, cab and tender detail. |
| 2010 | Sprung buffers, cab and tender detail. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Five pole skew wound. |
| 2009 | Five pole skew wound. |
| 2010 | Five pole skew wound. |
Catalogue Images (3)
R.2710 Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Blue Star - 2008
R.2710 Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Blue Star - 2009
R.2710 Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Blue Star - 2010
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