Offering another Wrenn locomotive which has withstood the test of time.This model reference W2222 is the 4-6-0 Caste Class Locomotive named “Devizes Castle” The Castle Class is probably the most popular of all Wrenn locomotives.
Production in Basildon Essex commenced in 1971 (Period One) with other examples being made throughout the remaining periods. This offering is for one of a few know to have been made in the last year of P3!
This is a late P3 example (1979) with Great Western emblem on the tender! The locomotive is in original condition, complete in every respect and includes original box, packaging, manual and usual holding rings and tissue!
The GWR 4073 Class or Castle class locomotives are a group of 171 4-6-0 steam locomotives of the Great Western Railway.They were originally designed by the railway’s Chief Mechanical Engineer, Charles Collett, for working the company’s express passenger trains.The origins of this highly successful design date back to the Star Class of 1907 which introduced the basic 4-cylinder 4-6-0 layout with long-travel valves and Belpaire firebox that was to become synonymous with the GWR.
rory (verified owner) –
A lovely looking loco.
This was purchased as a Christmas present for a mate. I had a cheeky run off it and it ran as usual, like a dream. A lovely looking loco.
Mike Squires –
Devizes Castle arrived with me on time and in good order.
Devizes Castle arrived with me on time and in good order.
Just had to tweek the back to back gauge on the pony truck and tender wheel sets to get it to run over my code 100 points.