R30559 Class 4073 'Castle' 4-6-0 BR Green Early Emblem 5071 'Spitfire' (90th Anniversary) Steam Locomotive Bargain The 8 nhp DCC Locomotive

The 8 nhp DCC Locomotive description indicates that the vehicle was an 8 nominal horse power (nhp) locomotive with a double crank compound (DCC) steam function

Mr Lloyd specified Sundym glass to make the car more comfortable in the warm climate and regularly drove it back to the UK for servicing

•    Separately Switchable Lighting Features

LENGTH 132mm

R30559 Class 4073 'Castle' 4-6-0 BR Green Early Emblem 5071 'Spitfire' (90th Anniversary) Steam Locomotive Bargain The 8 nhp DCC LocomotiveThis locomotive entered service with the GWR at Newton Abbot in June 1938, initially named Clifford Castle, but this was changed to 'Spitfire' during the Second World War following the aeroplanes pivotal role in the Battle of Britain during 1940. It then spent most of its career shedded in the West Country, though after nationalisation, it had spells in the late 1950s at Gloucester and Worcester. The locomotive was fitted with a double chimney and