Johnson 3F — a Midland workhorse

Johnson 3F – a Midland workhorse

The 3F Class 0-6-0 tender locomotives of the Midland Railway were built over a large number of years. Some 935 locomotives were in existence at one time, many rebuilt from earlier 2F 0-6-0 types and others with minor differences between each type.

The subject of the Bachmann model is the Midland Railway M Class of which 335 were produced by a number of manufacturers namely Sharp Stewart; Neilson; Kitson; Vulcan Foundry and Dubs. They were delivered between 1892 and 1902. Like all 3F Class locomotives they underwent considerable rebuilding during their lifetime.

During their working life they could be seen all over the former Midland Railway system (Midland division of both the LMS and BR) from Swansea to Sheffield and from Templecombe to Carnforth.

The 3F’s enjoyed a long life, the last remaining in service until 1964. Sadly none of these old workhorses survived the cutters torch.

Three versions will be available initially as 3502 in LMS livery (31-627), 43186 in BR livery with early emblem (31-626) and 43474 in BR livery with late crest (31-625). The tender is the modified 3250 gallons Johnson type.

BE 2010-05

7 March 2010

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For further information please contact :

Dennis Lovett, Public Relations Manager,

Bachmann Europe PLC, Moat Way, Barwell, Leicestershire, LE9 8EY

Telephone:+44 (0) 1455 847097