This is a superb example of the Rare W2218 2-6-4 BR Tank Locomotive with running number "80079", not the more common 80033 version. Only issued between 1984 - 1988 I believe based on my experience as a collector. All had the thinner numbering with the 4 shed code above the 80079 transfer. It has the late BR totem, and as with all Period 4 Wrenn Locomotives it has "metal rimmed" wheeled bogies.

Although no separate Basildon production figures are given for this particular Locomotive, I would assess less than 200 in the factory build based on my experience.

Comes complete in a Period 4 box, includes packing rings, tissue and blue Instruction Manual. The bottom of the inner box is stamped Packer No 3 08208" indicating 8th Week, 2nd Month,1988 as Basildon issue date. I suspect the last production run of this rare "80079" Tank Loco.

Condition of the Locomotive is "near mint", box is "excellent" considering age.

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