Wrenn P4 (Mar 1987) Sir William Stanier 6256 LMS Duchess Class 8P W2227A M2

Offering another Wrenn locomotive which has withstood the test of time. Only this version is the much sort after and VERY RARE Black LMS Sir William Stanier 5 POLE AM2 version 4-6-2 Duchess Class. Like the Castle Class a very popular Wrenn locomotive. Production in Basildon Essex commenced in 1977 through to 1986 with other examples being made from 1987 up to the factory’s’ closure in 1992 (Period Four). Later models came with a MK2 chassis and or larger wheels.

This is a Period FOUR example in lined black livery with running number 6256 and smoke deflectors . It is reported that only 100 were made between 1984-87. The locomotive is in original condition, complete in every respect and includes original Wrenn box with, packaging, manual and usual holding rings and tissue! Stamped box underneath stamped Packer 3 -07313 denoting build date March 87.

The Duchess locomotive used by London Midland & Scottish Railways was a class of express passenger steam locomotives designed by William Stanier. The Duchess class got its name as a result of being a non-streamlined,although to engine-men they were often known as Big Lizzies.