This Class R1 Tank 0-6-0T (ex-H/Dublo -1968) shares a chassis block with the 2-6-0T. The tool for this was lost in 1989 as a result few R1 locomotives were produced after this date. This locomotive in Southern Green running number 1127 was produced between 1974-89.
The locomotive remains test run and displayed from new. Complete in every respect and includes original 4 box, packaging, manual and usual holding rings and tissue! No collection should be without a fine example, its rarity is in the year produced.
For many years the South Eastern Railway (SER) had possessed very few locomotives designed for shunting. Several other railways favoured the 0-6-0T wheel arrangement for shunting. So in 1887 it was decided to introduce a class of 0-6-0T locomotives specifically for shunting and for hauling local goods trains. The R class engines were designed by James Stirling as a new class. 25 were built at Ashford Works between 1888 and 1898.
Philippe Bacle –
I am pleased to have found this website.
Dear Sir, WRENN W2207 “Southern” R1 Class 0-6-0 arrived safely. Perfect packaging! I shall probably order again from Connoisseur WRENN.