LHT-S-5504U Class 55xx 2-6-2 ‘GWR’ GWR Green Unnumbered Steam Locomotive Class-73 Detailed main landing gear

Detailed main landing gear

various chrome parts

They were an ideal type for powering secondary

along with the 2-6-0 tender engine version of the class and a number other BR Standard Classes

Realistic decal signs

LHT-S-5504U Class 55xx 2-6-2 ‘GWR’ GWR Green Unnumbered Steam Locomotive Class-73 Detailed main landing gearThey were designed as small mixed traffic branch locomotives, mainly used on branch lines. They were a development of Churchward's 4500 Class with larger side tanks and increased water capacity. 100 were built between 19271929 at the GWR Swindon Works and were numbered 4575 4599 and 5500 5574. Fifteen locomotives were fitted with auto apparatus in 1953 to enable them to run push pull trains on South Wales lines with auto trailers. They are often