Heljan 266220 Beyer Garratt 2-6-0 0-6-2 47993 in BR black with early emblem and revolving coal bunker - heavily weathered. Used.

Heljan 266220 Beyer Garratt 2-6-0 0-6-2 47993 in BR black with early emblem and revolving coal bunker - heavily weathered. DCC Ready (8 pin)

The Beyer Garratts were designed to haul coal trains from the Midland coalfields to London to stop the use of double-heading and save on fuel, crews and maintenance. The locos quickly gained popularity due to their strange design of articulation and were widely known about. Very early in the careers of the locos they had their fixed bunkers replaced with rocking ones to help bring coal towards the cab while on the move. They lived out their lives on the coal trains they were designed for and were only withdrawn with the introduction of the Standard 9Fs. Unfortunately none survived the cutters torch and the preservation movement lost an important part of the British Railway scene.

This fantastic engine is in "as new" condition and exactly as it should be. It has been fully tested and runs perfectly. We suggest a proper running in period.

It comes in its original box along with the paperwork