Ex-display model 00 gauge locomotive especially developed by “Hornby Model Railways” as part of their SUPER DETAIL series. This locomotive is in BR Green livery late Crest is named Wilton with running number 34041. This item is complete with original box and packaging to include display card, alternative front bogies, accessories and service sheet.
The SR West Country and Battle of Britain classes, collectively known as Light Pacifics or informally as Spam Cans, are air-smoothed 4-6-2 Pacific steam locomotives designed for the Southern Railway by its Chief Mechanical Engineer Oliver Bulleid. They were designed to be lighter in weight than their sister locomotives, the Merchant Navy class, to permit use on a wider variety of routes, including in the south-west of England and the Kent coast.
They were a mixed-traffic design, being equally adept at hauling passenger and freight trains, and were used on all types of services, frequently far below their capabilities. A total of 110 locomotives were constructed between 1945 and 1950, named after West Country resorts and Royal Air Force (RAF) and other subjects associated with the Battle of Britain.
Terence Tardis –
Many thanks.
Prompt dispatch of my order which was well packed. This arrived yesterday and is in excellent condition. Have noted your website for future purchases. Many thanks!