Bachmann Branchline 32-179 Class 5MT Crab 2-6-0 Mogul 42942 in BR lined black with early emblem (weathered). Used. OO Gauge

Bachmann Branchline 32-179 Class 5MT Crab 2-6-0 Mogul 42942 in BR lined black with early emblem (weathered. DCC Ready (8 pin)

The London Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS) Hughes Crab or Horwich Mogul is a class of mixed-traffic 2-6-0 steam locomotive built between 1926 and 1932. They are noted for their appearance with large steeply-angled cylinders to accommodate a restricted loading gauge. Designed by George Hughes, Chief Mechanical Engineer of the LMS, and built at the ex-L&YR works at Horwich and the ex-LNWR works at Crewe. The inspiration came from a Caledonian Railway 2-6-0 design at the grouping, however the cylinders were too large for the LMS's English section's loading gauge, resulting in Hughes having to adapt the concept. These locomotives were referred to by train spotters as "Crabs", although the term "Horwich mogul" was preferred by the LMS. The class survived intact until 1961 when three were withdrawn. The remainder of the class were withdrawn over the next six years. Three have been preserved.

This engine is in excellent condition and very well looked after. There are no blemishes or marks and all buffers and couplers are in place. The tender bars have been re-attached at some period. It has been fully tested and is an exceptional runner

It comes in its original box along with accessories and paperwork