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Detailed model of the GWRs large 94xx class 0-6-0 pannier tank engines. Larger than the earlier 57xx class the 94xx was considerably more powerful and a capable replacement for the small 0-6-0 tender engines built at the start of the 20th century.This model of the British Railways locomotive 9463 finished in plain black livery with the later lion holding wheel crest.
The Hornby Castle class is fitted with a five pole motor and simple mechanism resulting in fantastic performance. DCC users are catered for via an 8 pin socket inside the tender with space for a speaker to be fitted.
The 45xx class 2-6-2 prairie tank engines formed the backbone of the GWR branchline motive power fleet. These were surprisingly powerful locomotives, later classified 3MT by BR, easily capable of hauling branchline-sized passenger and goods trains.
Bachmanns' model is a well detailed replica of the class with good slow-running performance.
4571 is one of the original design locomotives with flat-topped side tanks painted British Railways lined green livery with early emblems.
Detailed model of the GWRs large 94xx class 0-6-0 pannier tank engines. Larger than the earlier 57xx class the 94xx was considerably more powerful and a capable replacement for the small 0-6-0 tender engines built at the start of the 20th century.This model of the British Railways locomotive 9481 finished in plain black livery with red numberplate and early lion over wheel emblem.
The Hornby Castle class is fitted with a five pole motor and simple mechanism resulting in fantastic performance. DCC users are catered for via an 8 pin socket inside the tender with space for a speaker to be fitted. This model features special packaging as part of its position in the celebration of the centenary of the Grouping Act coming into affect, resulting in the start of the 'Big Four' era.
5754 was the 4th member of the 57xx class to be built at Swindon. Outshopped in 1929, the locomotive represents a standard pannier from this early period. New to Old Oak Common shed and not relocating until the war years, it lasted just over 30 years in service. 5754 was withdrawn from Stourbridge shed and scrapped in 1960.
In 1923, the railways in the UK were rationalised into four big companies - the grouping. The GWR remained almost unchanged and locomotive development unaffected. Dean at the beginning of the 20th century, then Churchward, Collett and Hawksworth were Chief Mechanical Engineers who developed the GWR loco with its unique style. On nationalisation in 1947 GWR loco's were the only ones to retain their pre-nationalisation numbers.
Great Western Railway locomotives were generally very successful and many remained in service almost untouched through the years from nationalisation in 1947 until the end of steam traction. A Castle 4-6-0 sending up a column of smoke as it slipped and struggled to pull a heavy South Wales express away from Swindon was quite a sight.