Certainly, another must have for collectors and enthusiasts. This Wrenn Class 8F 2-8-0 Freight in British Rail Green running no. 48290 is seldom seen let alone offered for sale!
This example was introduced by Wrenn in 1991 period four, model reference W2308. This version is one of only 58 reported to have been made.
The locomotive is complete in every respect, bearing all the necessary characteristics confirming its a genuine model. Includes original box, packaging, usual holding rings and tissue! Underneath stamp P2/911145 which confirms a build date Nov 1991.
The London Midland and Scottish Railway’s 8F class 2-8-0 heavy freight engine is a class of steam locomotive designed for hauling heavy freight. 852 were built between 1935 and 1946 as a freight version of William Stanier’s successful Black Five, the class saw extensive service overseas during and after the Second World War.
Note: Imperfect model reference to box ends resulting form being stamped over correction tape which has become brittle over time. Common occurance with this model, referred to by Maurice Gunter The Story of Wrenn from Binns Road to Basildon.
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