This is a "near mint" example of the popular Wrenn W2219 2-6-4 Tank Locomotive in LMS Red, running number 2679. Introduced by Wrenn. Basildon in Period 2 (Triang/Wrenn) era., several thousand were produced before factory closure in 1992. Most were produced through Periods 2/3 and it is rare to find a PERIOD 4 Near Mint issue. This has the brighter yellow lining synonymous with the later Period 4 Basildon issues.
Many today are "play worn", this example is not, and has seen minimal layout use if any. As with all Period 4 Locomotives it has "metal rimmed" wheeled bogies.
Comes complete with original box, tissue, packing rings and blue Instruction Manual The bottom of the inner box is stamped "Packer No 6 in red ink indicating early P4 Basildon issue date. (Circa 1981/2).
Overall Condition is "near mint " for its age.
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