This is a superb example of the Rare Wrenn W2279/5P 2-6-4 Tank Locomotive, in B.R. Black. Running number is 80151 and has the early BR crest The W2297/5P was only issued as a 5 Pole version. Production figures indicate that just over 500 of these were manufactured from 1987 to 1992, before Wrenn, Basildon closure. However, as a collector I believe the figure is far less based on my experience over the years. This particular example is from the 1988 build. As with all Period 4 Wrenn Locomotives it has "metal rimmed" bogie wheels.
The Tank Locomotive comes complete in a Period 4 issued box, and includes tissue, packing rings, and blue Instruction Manual. The stamp on the bottom of the inner box is "Packer No 3 08415" indicating 15th week, 4th month, 1988 as date of original Wrenn, Basildon issue.
Overall Condition Locomotive/Box is " near mint " for their age.
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