4-6-2 Class 7P6F BoB/WC Bulleid rebuilt Profile and Models
34053 at Kidderminster in September 2013. ©Peter Broster
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Following the success of the rebuilding of SR Merchant Navy class locomotives, it was decided that 60 of the streamlined Class 7P6F locomotives would also be rebuilt to a more conventional design. Their casing was removed and replaced with conventional boiler cladding, boiler pressure was reduced to 250psi and the chain-driven valve gear was replaced with modified Walschaerts valve gear. The entirety of the streamlined class were to be rebuilt but the early onset of the BR modernisation plan meant that this was not to be. The rebuilt locomotives reduced repair costs by up to 60% and also lowered coal consumption, however, they did introduce new issues including a heavier weight which affected their route availability. |
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Type of Locomotive |
Steam |
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Rebuilt By |
SR Brighton/ Eastleigh Works |
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Rebuild Dates |
1955 to 1961 |
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Total Rebuilt |
60 |
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Tractive Effort |
27,720 lbf |
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Wheel Configuration |
4-6-2 |
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Operated By |
British Railways |
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Main Duties |
Mixed Traffic |
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In Service Until |
1967 |
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Surviving Examples |
10 Preserved (A further 10 unrebuilt examples also survive) |
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
SR malachite green
BR green with early emblem
BR green with late crest
Awaiting Categorisation
N Gauge
Products awaiting categorisation
| Scale | Brand | Image | Construction Type | DCC Capability | Product Code | Product Title | Livery |
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| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Crownline Model Products Ltd. |
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Requires assembly | Not set |
CK26-Crownline View |
Rebuilt WC/BB Class 4-6-2 & Tender Kit | Awaiting Categorisation |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | DJH Model Railway Kits |
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Requires assembly | Not set |
K85 View |
BR Rebuilt West Country 4-6-2 | Awaiting Categorisation |
