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Prototype Era
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)
Catalogue listing
Brand
Hornby
Product Code
R2397
Model details
Tooling date
2003
Minimum radius
Radius 2
Chassis construction
Diecast
Coupling mount
Non-NEM socket
Coupling type
Tension lock
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
DCC status
DCC Ready 8 pin socket
Motor
5 pole skew wound
Minimum radius curve
2nd Radius (438mm)
Livery
Black
Finish
Pristine
Name
W.P. Allen
Running number
2341
Prototype information
In service until
1966
Main duties
Mixed Traffic
Wheel configuration
2-6-4T
Operated by
London, Midland & Scottish Railway
British Railways
British Railways
Tractive effort
23,125 lbf
Total built
125
Locomotive type
Steam
Builder
LMS Derby Works
Build date
1927 to 1934
Locomotive class*
London, Midland & Scottish Railway 4P (Fowler)
Motive power
Steam
Built
August 1948
Total produced
125
* 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.
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