BR V2 Class No.60800 'Green Arrow'

Developed Exclusively for Locomotion Models by Bachmann Europe, this fantastic rendition of the LNER V2 Class brings the iconic No.4771 'Green Arrow' to OO Gauge. Depicted here in BR Green livery, we also have the LNER Apple Green livery available, and both in various running states.

Model Features:
- DCC Ready.
- 21 Pin Decoder Socket.
- Detailed Body Shell.
- Adjustable tender draw-bar length.
- Realistic fire-box flicker.
- Etched nameplates.
- Sprung buffers.
- NEM coupling pockets

The LNER Class V2 steam locomotives were designed by Sir Nigel Gresley for express mixed traffic work and were built between 1936-1944. The V2s were the only significant class of 2-6-2 tender locomotives used in Britain.

184 locomotives were built at Doncaster and Darlington Works, construction continuing through the Second World War as they proved their usefulness. The V2 was developed from the Class A1/ A3 Pacific's with smaller driving wheels and a shortened boiler. During WW2, the V2 locomotives achieved fantastic performances of haulage. Trains of over 20 carriages loaded to 700 tons proved within their abilities.

The most famous locomotive of the class is 'Green Arrow' 4771 (later 800 and 60800). 'Green Arrow' was the first of the class and named for publicity purposes surrounding the launch of the LNER's express freight services. Green Arrow saw use under LNER and after nationalisation under BR, and is the only preserved example. After a brief stint under steam, it now sits as part of the National Collection, currently on loan to the DANUM gallery in Doncaster.