{"product_id":"bachmann-31-464a-po-pre-owned-secr-c-class-southern-railway-lined-black-0-6-0-steam-locomotive-no-1573","title":"Pre-Owned 31-464A SECR C Class Southern Railway Lined Black 0-6-0 Steam Locomotive No.1573","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0225\/2858\/9896\/files\/PRE_OWNED_deb9c3e3-4eba-441b-9472-3819dde489cb.jpg?v=1744705987\" width=\"201\" height=\"63\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Owned Item, in as new condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox incorrectly displays running number as No.1583, model is as pictured No.1573.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSE\u0026amp;CR C Class 1573 SR Lined Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt: 1900 – 1908\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt for: SE\u0026amp;CR (absorbed by the SR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned by: Harry Wainwright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuties: mixed traffic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheels: 0-6-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for use with the Birdcage Coaches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully detailed and decorated cab interior including backhead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable tender draw-bar length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprung buffers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHinged tender fall-plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe end of the 19th century saw the formation of the South Eastern and Chatham Railway, uniting the South Eastern Railway and the London Chatham \u0026amp; Dover Railway under one managing committee. Following the inauguration of its new Locomotive and Carriage Superintendent, Harry Wainwright, a project was begun to replace the small and ailing locomotives of the constituent railways with larger and more powerful machines. The C Class was created as the new railway’s statement goods locomotive, and 109 were constructed between 1900 and 1908. Although used primarily for freight duties, the C Class locomotives were also occasionally engaged in passenger work when required, often for Kent ‘hop pickers’ services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimple yet robust in construct, the C Class locomotives proved to be a notable success. They gave little trouble in service, achieved good speed and, for engines of a 0-6-0 wheel arrangement, provided a surprisingly comfortable ride. These qualities contributed to a long working life, with all but two of the locomotives surviving into BR ownership and many lasting until the electrification of the Kent Coast in 1959-60. Withdrawals began in 1953 and accelerated during the electrification project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne locomotive from the class – 592 (Southern Railway 1592, BR 31592) – has been preserved and can be seen on the Bluebell Railway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDCC-Ready 21 pin socket. 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