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2010 - Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Blue Star

U.K.
35010

Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Blue Star

Model: Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Blue Star (Overall Model page)
Running Number: 35010
Category: Steam Locomotives
Steam Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Merchant Navy 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
4-6-2
Model Information: Length - 274mm.
Models Produced: ---
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
British Railways
Livery: B.R. Green
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.
Year: 2010
Catalogue Number: R.2710
Year Information: Sprung buffers, cab and tender detail.
Model Motor: Five pole skew wound.
Publication: Hornby - Edition Fifty-Six 2010 - OO Gauge Model Railways & Accessories
Publication Type: Catalogue
Publication Edition: 56th Edition
Hornby - Edition Fifty-Six 2010 - OO Gauge Model Railways & Accessories
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Model Ranking:
Current: 2078 - December 2023
Previous: 560 - November 2023
Movement: (-1518)

Model Year Details (3)

YEAR CAT IMAGE
2008 R.2710 2008
Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Blue Star
2009 R.2710 2009
Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Blue Star
2010 R.2710 2010
Merchant Navy Class Locomotive - Blue Star

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