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Bachmann 35-202

LNER V2 60847 'St Peter's School' BR Lined Green (Late Crest)

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Prototype Era
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

Manufacturer description

The all-new Branchline LNER Class V2 has been designed from the rails up and is sure to be the pinnacle OO scale model of this highly popular mixed traffic locomotive. Finished as No. 60847 ‘St Peter’s School’ in BR Lined Green livery with Late Crest, the Branchline V2 features a wealth of detail with a stunning livery application to match. With a 21 Pin DCC decoder socket and pre-fitted speaker, the model also boasts a realistic firebox glow and flicker feature – making the new V2 a fine addition to any steam-era collection!

Also available with SOUND FITTED (Item No. 35-202SF)

MODEL FEATURES:

• Bachmann Branchline OO Scale
• Era 5
• Pristine BR Lined Green (Late Crest) livery
• Supplied with etched ‘St Peter’s School’ Nameplates
• Accessory Pack
• NEM Coupling Pockets
• Sprung Buffers
• Semi-permanent Loco to Tender Coupling with Close Coupling Mechanism
• Powerful 5 Pole Motor
• Firebox Glow (on analogue) / Firebox Glow & Flicker (on DCC)
• Speaker Fitted
• Equipped with a 21 Pin DCC Decoder Socket – recommended Decoder item No. 36-557
• Length 280mm

LNER CLASS V2 HISTORY

The LNER Class V2 steam locomotives were designed by Sir Nigel Gresley for express mixed traffic work and were built between 1936-1944. The V2s were the only significant class of 2-6-2 tender locomotives used in Britain.

184 locomotives were built at Doncaster and Darlington Works, construction continuing through the Second World War as they proved their usefulness. The V2 was developed from the Class A1/A3 Pacifics with smaller driving wheels and a shortened boiler. During WW2, the V2 locomotives achieved fantastic performances of haulage. Trains of over 20 carriages loaded to 700 tons proved within their abilities.

The most famous locomotive of the Class is No. 4771 ‘Green Arrow’ (later No. 800 and 60800). ‘Green Arrow’ was the first of the Class named for publicity purposes for the launch of the LNER’s express freight services and is the only preserved example, part of the National Collection.

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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 Branchline LNER Class V2 60847, named St Peter's School, is an OO gauge model of the British Railways mixed‑traffic steam locomotive. It was released in the 2018 range and is finished in the BR Lined Green liveried with the Late Crest. The model measures 280 mm in length, represents a 2‑6‑2 wheel arrangement and carries the running number 60847.

The locomotive is DCC ready with a 21‑pin decoder socket, a fitted speaker and firebox glow (glow and flicker on DCC operation). It is powered by a five‑pole motor and includes etched nameplates, NEM coupling pockets, sprung buffers and a semi‑permanent close coupling mechanism to the tender. The model is supplied in pristine condition and an optional sound‑fitted version (item 35‑202SF) is also available.

The prototype class was designed by Sir Nigel Gresley and built between 1936 and 1944, with 184 units produced for the London and North Eastern Railway and later British Railways. The V2s were the only significant 2‑6‑2 tender locomotives in Britain and were used for express mixed‑traffic duties. The most famous member of the class, No 4771 Green Arrow, is the sole preserved example.