This is a superb example of the Rare and much sought after Wrenn W2272 LMS Maroon 8F Locomotive, running number 8016.This was produced by Basildon between 1983 and 1987 with only 209 examples manufactured. Although a few were listed as manufactured during 1991/2 the only examples of these I have seen over the years have been in "copy" boxes not issued by Wrenn, Basildon.. This is the "workhorse" for freight operations on any "OO Gauge" Layout, and equally "sits well" in a Wrenn Collection.
This comes in a Period 4 box, and includes packing rings, tissue, and original blue Instruction Manual. The bottom of the inner box is stamped "Packer No 3 05320" indicating 20th week,.5 month, 1983 Basildon issue date.
NOTE: The box end stamp on this range of the Wrenn 8F always included the running number 8016. The stamp on both box end flaps reads W2272 2-8-0 FREIGHT L.M.S. MAROON NO. 8016 which is correct for Wrenn, Basildon issue.
Locomotive/tender/box are " near mint to mint ",considering their age.
I DO NOT BELIEVE YOU WILL FIND A BETTER EXAMPLE OF THE W2272!
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