C CLASS 1573 SOUTHERN RAILWAY LINED BLACK

The end of the 19th century saw the formation of the South Eastern and Chatham Railway, uniting the South Eastern Railway and the London Chatham & Dover Railway under one managing committee. Following the inauguration of its new Locomotive and Carriage Superintendent, Harry Wainwright, a project was begun to replace the small and ailing locomotives of the constituent railways with larger and more powerful machines. The C Class was created as the new railway’s statement goods locomotive, and 109 were constructed between 1900 and 1908. Although used primarily for freight duties, the C Class locomotives were also occasionally engaged in passenger work when required, often for Kent ‘hop pickers’ services.

Simple yet robust in construct, the C Class locomotives proved to be a notable success. They gave little trouble in service, achieved good speed and, for engines of a 0-6-0 wheel arrangement, provided a surprisingly comfortable ride. These qualities contributed to a long working life, with all but two of the locomotives surviving into BR ownership and many lasting until the electrification of the Kent Coast in 1959-60. Withdrawals began in 1953 and accelerated during the electrification project. One locomotive from the class – 592 (Southern Railway 1592, BR 31592) – has been preserved.

MODEL

1:76 Scale model of a C Class steam locomotive decorated in Southern Railway Lined Black livery. This model features a high level of detail and running characteristics.

FEATURES

• Fully detailed and decorated cab interior including backhead
• Adjustable tender draw-bar length
• Sprung buffers
• Hinged tender fall-plate
• NEM Couplings

This is the ideal locomotive for hauling your Birdcage rakes of coaches.

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