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Bachmann 31-460A

SE&CR C Class 583 SE&CR Lined Green (Original)

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Prototype Era
Era 2 (1875 to 1923) Pre-grouping

Manufacturer description

C Class 0-6-0 583 SE&CR Lined Green (Original)

Built: 1900 – 1908

Built for: SE&CR (absorbed by the SR)

Designed by: Harry Wainwright

Duties: mixed traffic

Wheels: 0-6-0

Highlights

Ideal for use with our Birdcage Coaches

• Fully detailed and decorated cab interior

• Adjustable tender draw-bar length

• Sprung buffers

• Hinged tender fall-plate

History

The end of the 19th century saw the formation of the South Eastern and Chatham Railway, uniting the South Eastern Railway and the London Chatham & Dover Railway under one managing committee. Following the inauguration of its new Locomotive and Carriage Superintendent, Harry Wainwright, a project was begun to replace the small and ailing locomotives of the constituent railways with larger and more powerful machines. The C Class was created as the new railway’s statement goods locomotive, and 109 were constructed between 1900 and 1908. Although used primarily for freight duties, the C Class locomotives were also occasionally engaged in passenger work when required, often for Kent ‘hop pickers’ services.

Simple yet robust in construct, the C Class locomotives proved to be a notable success. They gave little trouble in service, achieved good speed and, for engines of a 0-6-0 wheel arrangement, provided a surprisingly comfortable ride. These qualities contributed to a long working life, with all but two of the locomotives surviving into BR ownership and many lasting until the electrification of the Kent Coast in 1959-60. Withdrawals began in 1953 and accelerated during the electrification project.

One locomotive from the class – 592 (Southern Railway 1592, BR 31592) – has been preserved and can be seen on the Bluebell Railway.

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

^* Class names often change over the lifespan of a locomotive, so this is not necessarily the class name used by the operator in the period modelled.

Bachmann South Eastern & Chatham Railway (SE&CR) C Class locomotive model 583 in original Lined Green livery. The model is in pristine condition, measures 215 mm in length and is DCC ready with a 21‑pin socket. It runs on a minimum radius of 2nd radius (438 mm) and is powered by steam.

The model represents a pre‑grouping SE&CR C Class 0‑6‑0 mixed‑traffic locomotive built between 1900 and 1908, of which 109 were produced. It was designed by Harry Wainwright and carried the SE&CR running number 583. The manufacturer part number is 31‑460A.

Key features include a fully detailed and decorated cab interior, an adjustable tender draw‑bar length, sprung buffers and a hinged tender fall‑plate. The model is particularly suited to use with Bachmann Birdcage Coaches.

Historically the C Class was introduced after the formation of the SE&CR in the late 19th century to replace smaller, ageing engines. Primarily a goods locomotive, it also performed passenger duties such as Kent hop‑picker services. The class proved robust, with most examples surviving into British Rail ownership and many operating until the Kent Coast electrification of 1959‑60; one member of the class (592) has been preserved on the Bluebell Railway.