Hornby R3512 SECR H Class Wainwright 0–4–4T 31551 in BR black with late crest – Limited Edition train pack with Maunsell Push/Pull coaches.
Wholesale withdrawal by British Railways (Southern Region) of former LB&SCR Class D3, LC&DR Class R and SE&CR Class R1 locomotives left the eastern section of the region short of motor-fitted engines and so the salvaged gear was fitted to many of the Wainwright H Class locomotives from March 1949. The first of the class to be converted was No.31522, with a further forty four engines being converted by January 1961 and with their excellent acceleration and free steaming characteristics, the locomotives proved a popular success in this role, being used across both eastern and central sections of the region.
This train pack recreates a typical BR(SR) branch line service of 1963, before the introduction of diesel/electric multiple unit traction, with Wainwright H Class No.31551 in British Railways lined black, accompanied by British Railways (Southern) ex-Maunsell Push/Pull Set 602, comprising coach nos.1318 and 6681.
This product belongs to the following era(s): Era 5 BR steam Late Crest: 1957–1966
Specifics:
- Gauge: 00
- DCC Type: DCC Ready
- Livery: BR (Late)
- Class: H
- Wheel Configuration: 0–4–4
- Features: NEM Couplings
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