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Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - United States Lines

35012

Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - United States Lines

Years Released: 2004 2005 2006 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 3 years.

Model: Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - United States Lines
Running Number: 35012
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.
Available in train set only.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:

2004 2005 2006

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: 549 - June 2022
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Model Year Details (3)

YEAR	CAT	MODEL
2004	---	Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - United States Lines
2005	---	Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - United States Lines
2006	---	Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - United States Lines