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Bachmann 31-883

MR 3835 (4F) with Johnson Tender 3848 Midland Railway Black

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

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^* 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 MR 3835 (4F) with Johnson Tender 3848 represents the Midland Railway black locomotive and tender. The model is in pristine condition, finished in black livery and carries the running number 3848.

The locomotive measures 220 mm in length and is DCC ready, featuring a 21‑pin socket. It negotiates a minimum radius of the second radius, 438 mm. The tender includes a pickup, and the model is powered by steam.

The prototype was built between 1924 and 1941, with a total of 575 units produced. It belongs to the London, Midland & Scottish Railway 4F 0‑6‑0 class, originally operated by the Midland Railway. The wheel arrangement is 0‑6‑0 and the design is credited to Henry Fowler. The manufacturer's part number is 31‑883 and the period represented by the model is pre‑grouping.