Bachmann 32-002B OO Gauge GW Hall 4-6-0 4953 'Pitchford Hall' BR Lined Black Early Crest

Bachmann 32-002B OO Gauge GW Hall 4-6-0 4953 'Pitchford Hall' BR Lined Black Early Crest

Name: Cheltenham Model Centre
Telephone: +44 (0)1242 523 117 or 234 644

Product Code: 32002B

Manufacturer Number: 32-002B
Condition: New
Category: Model Railways, Locomotives, Steam Locomotives
Brand: Bachmann
Range: Bachmann Autumn 2024
Loco Class: GW Hall
Era: Era 4: BR Early Crest 1948 - 1957
Livery: BR Black Early Crest
Scale: 1:76
Gauge: OO
DCC Type: DCC Ready
DCC Pin: 8 Pin

£152.00

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The Great Western Railway (GWR) 49XX #Hall# Class locomotives were designed by Charles B. Collett for mixed traffic use. A prototype locomotive was produced in 1924 when Collett modified No. 2925 'Saint Martin' of the Churchward Saint Class by fitting smaller driving wheels, realigning the cylinders and fitting a Castle-style cab. Extensive trials ensued and small modifications were made before orders were placed for the first production series of Hall Class locomotives in 1928. The first engine soon emerged, and the class received names of country houses in England and Wales with Hall in their titles, so becoming the Hall Class.

By all accounts the Halls were very successful mixed traffic locomotives, 258 were built and the later-built Stanier 5MT Black Five and Thompson B1 - built by the GWR's competitors the LMS and LNER respectively and both of which were more numerous still - each followed some of the principles employed in the earlier Hall Class design.

When the GWR required further mixed traffic locomotives, Collett#s successor Frederick W. Hawksworth modernised the design producing the #Modified Hall# Class and a further 71 locomotives were built between the GWR and BR, with construction continuing until 1950. BR gave both types locomotive the power classification 5MT, the same as their previously-mentioned LMS and LNER counterparts.

One 49xx Hall Class locomotive was withdrawn prior to Nationalisation, however the rest of the class remained in traffic until 1959 when withdrawals commenced, and all had gone by the end of 1965. Thankfully, eleven locomotives were saved for preservation, although one example has subsequently been rebuilt into GWR Saint No.2299 'Lady of Legend'.

- Etched Nameplates and Numberplates included
- Collett Tender
- Adjustable Tender Drawbar
- Powerful 3 Pole Motor
- NEM Coupling Pockets
- Sprung Buffers
- Accessory Pack
- Equipped with a 8 Pin Decoder Socket
- Length 264mm

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We have been in business for over 40 with the shop located in a few different places around the town in that time. We are now located at the Eastern end of Cheltenham High Street.

As well as stocking the latest plastic kit, diecast and model railway releases we have a big selection of slot cars and modelling tools.

We are able to carry out repairs on radio control cars & model railway locos, including DCC & DCC Sound fitting.

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Cheltenham Model Centre

39 High Street
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL50 1DX
England

+44 (0)1242 523 117 or 234 644
sales@cheltenhammodelcentre.com

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