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Dean Goods ROD 2308 WW1 Boche Buster Train Pack

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Prototype Era
Era 2 (1875 to 1922) Pre-grouping

Manufacturer description

Note: this product includes a small Vacuum pipe which can be placed on the static model if desired. The vacuum pipe is located on the bogie located the opposite end from the barrel. This pipe will foul the movement of the bogie if you wish to run your wagon on your layout.

After World War I there was no use for such large but relatively short-ranged weapons and they were placed in storage. In World War II the two wagons were used to mount 13.5-inch guns, which were capable of engaging targets on the German-occupied Channel coast of France. In late 1940 one 18-inch howitzer was mounted on the railway mounting nicknamed "Boche Buster" which had been used in World War I to carry a 14-inch gun.

The Dean Goods locomotive was designed in 1883 by William Dean and build at the GWR works at Swindon, these locomotives were based on the popular 0-6-0 small tender engine design and were fitted with inside value gear and modified boilers. 260 of these locomotives were produced between 1883 and 1899. 62 locomotives were taken over by the R.O.D (Railway Operating Division) in 1917 and sent over to France, 46 of which returned to Britain in the summer of 1919. 100 of these engines were used in the second world war and by 1957 they were all withdrawn from service.

Only one of these locomotives survived into preservation which is number 2516 and lives happily on display at the Swindon Steam Railway Museum.


FEATURES

• Smooth Running 5 Pole motor
• Pick ups on all drive wheels
• Pick ups on front and rear tender wheel sets
• High definition livery specification
• Separately fitted detail components
• Motor Gearing to reflect scale speed operation
• Highly detailed cab interior
• NEM Couplings
• 8 Pin DCC Ready

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