Ivatt 2MT 'Mickey Mouse' joins the Bachmann Branchline roster
Date: 25 January 2006
Source: Bachmann
them to be used on branch line passenger and freight duties and their almost enclosed cabs made them ideal for working tender first when no turning facilities existed. The Class could be found at work on all but the Southern Region of British Railways. The introduction of diesel multiple units and branch line closures resulted in the class being withdrawn between 1961 and 1967, a year before the end of steam on British Railways. Seven locomotives have survived to work on heritage railways.
Initially 3 versions will be available as follows; 46521 (now preserved on the Great Central Railway) in British Railways lined green with late crest, 46440 in BR black with early emblem and 4604 in LMS black. Each Blue Riband locomotive will be DCC ready, have locomotive drive, tender cab and detailed pipework. Recommended Retail Price is £71.95
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