The Midland Railway 0-4-4 tank engines were deployed on stopping and branch passenger services across the companys' network, making this distinctive locomotive an excellent addition to Bachmanns' range of small MR/LMS locomotives, such as the 1F and 3F 0-6-0 goods engines.
This era 4 (British Railways 1948-1959) model features a realistic firebox flicker, sprung buffers, and has been modelled with a round top firebox. An accessory pack is included, along with an additional wheel set with traction tyres for those wishing to haul heavier trains!
MODEL FEATURES:
- Bachmann Branchline OO Scale
- Era 2
- Highly detailed Midland Railway Crimson Lake livery
- Round top firebox variant
- Accessory Pack
- Additional Wheelset with Traction Tyres for those requiring increased haulage
- Realistic fire box flicker
- Sprung Buffers
- Length 135mm
MR 1532 CLASS HISTORY
One Hundred and fifteen of these and the similar 1823 and 1833 Classes lightweight passenger tanks were built for the Midland Railway from 1881 to 1900 by Derby Works, Dubs & Co. and Neilson. All passed to the LMS in 1923 and although withdrawals started as early as 1930, the final locomotive was not retired by BR until 1959. They were distributed widely across the former MR and S&DJR system from North Yorkshire and the Midlands to the South West and London, where certain locomotives had condensing gear for working through Metropolitan Railway tunnels.