Bachmann 35-205NRM

BR V2 Class 2-6-2 No.60800 "Green Arrow"

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Prototype Eras
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

Manufacturer description

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.

Catalogue listing

Model details

Bachmann BR V2 Class 2‑6‑2 No 60800 “Green Arrow” is a limited‑edition 00‑gauge model produced exclusively for Locomotion Models by Bachmann Europe Plc (manufacturer part number 35‑205NRM). The locomotive is fitted with a 21‑pin decoder socket and is ready for DCC operation.

The model represents the LNER Class V2 steam locomotive, a 2‑6‑2 tender engine designed by Sir Nigel Gresley for express mixed‑traffic work between 1936 and 1944. It bears the BR lined‑green livery and the late crest, and is marked as No 60800, the identifier of the preserved engine known as “Green Arrow”.

The V2 class was the only significant British 2‑6‑2 tender type, with 184 units built at Doncaster and Darlington Works. “Green Arrow” was the first engine of the class to be named, originally carrying the LNER number 4771 before later being renumbered 800 and 60800. It now forms part of the National Collection.