This is a superb example of the rare W2264/5P Royal Scot Class "Lancashire Witch" 4-6-0 in LMS Maroon, running number 6125. Advertised by Basildon in Period 3, they actually appeared in production during Period 4 with only 286 produced between 1984 and 1992. This particular example is from 1985 and has the Wrenn 5 pole motor fitted as standard. No 3 Pole versions were ever issued. This early example has the correctly labelled box one end with the other end blank.
The Locomotive/tender comes in a Period 4 box, including packing rings, tissue paper, Instruction Manual, and Single page Royal Scot Instruction Sheet.The bottom of the inner box is stamped "Packer No 3 05626" indicating 26th Week, 6th Month,1985 Basildon issue
Overall Condition of the Locomotive/tender/box is "near mint " for their age.
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