Manufacturer catalogue image - please note that pre-release images may be CAD renders or CGI images rather than photographs
Prototype Eras
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)
Era 5 (1957 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
Model Details:
• DCC Ready – 21 Pin Decoder Socket
• 00 Gauge
• BR Lined Green Late Crest No.60800 'Green Arrow'
• This model has been developed and produced exclusively for Locomotionmodels by Bachmann Europe Plc
• 35-205NRM
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 Pacific's 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 'Green Arrow' 4771 (later 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.
Special commissions are usually only available new from the commissioning organisation, and may well have sold out on pre-order before they even end up listed here! But you may be able to find used items on marketplace or auction websites.
Supplier links are provided for your convenience and do not guarantee that the product is currently available. RailwayModels.uk is not a representative of these suppliers, but may receive a commission when purchases are made through links on this page.