Locomotive 21C1 'Channel Packet' was the first of the Merchant Navy class, entering service in 1941 at Salisbury and then Exmouth Junction from 1942. Renumbered '35001' under British Railways in 1948, 'Channel Packet' was allocated to Stewarts Lane from 1957 until rebuilding in 1959. This model features DCC sound and steam functionality to recreate the first of Bulleid’s powerful and iconic Merchant Navy locomotives. 
Detail features: 
    High detail OO gauge model based on extensive research and original works drawings 
    High detail cab with fully decorated backhead and decorated instrument dials 
    Opening cab roof vent 
    Removable simulated coal load with fully detailed tender bunker
    Accurately modelled Merchant Navy Bullied-Firth-Brown wheels
    Early 21C1 'widows peak' front end streamlining and chimney arrangement
    5000 gallon tender in its original condition with raves yet to be cut back
    Cast trailing truck
    Separately fitted nameplate, number plate and company ownership plate
    Horseshoe smokebox door company plate 
    Sprung metal buffers
    Heavy die-cast chassis, pony truck and trailing truck 
Electronics & traction features: 
    Pre-fitted steam generator system featuring an optical sensor for accurate chuff rate synchronised with the wheel speed. Steam output is created using piezo element technology. This is a cold water-based system (no heating element) 
    Pre-fitted 21-pin HM7000 decoder and speaker. The decoder is compatible with NMRA DCC controllers and HM7000 app control 
    Pre-installed Merchant Navy sound profile for accurate locomotive sounds, synchronised with the chuff rate and steam effect
    Adjustable steam output settings via the decoder 
    Water reservoir for up to 20 minutes of continuous steam running
    Die-cast connecting rods and valve gear 
    Powerful 5-pole skew-wound motor 
    Flywheel with cardan shaft arrangement for smooth running 
    Oilite main drive bearings 
    Wheel pickups on tender & driven locomotive wheelsets 
    Pogo pin wheel pickup arrangement for easy pickup servicing 
    8-way locomotive to tender drawbar, with integrated electrical connection for easy coupling and decoupling
    Front and rear NEM coupling pockets, with narrow tension lock couplings 
    Optional fit rear flanged wheelset (only recommended for larger layouts with sweeping curves or display purposes) 
Please note: This model requires a DCC controller or the HM7000 app to control.