A2 Class 60527 Sun Chariot BR Lined Late Green Steam Loco

A2 Class 60527 Sun Chariot BR Lined Late Green Steam Loco

1:76 scale model produced by Bachmann. This model is ready-to-run straight out of the box and would make a excellent addition to any model railway collection.

Features:

• Analogue DC Model
• This model mainly operates in British
• Decorated in BR company markings
• Best suited to 438mm radius curves
• OO gauge model of LNER Peppercorn A2 No. 60527 Sun Chariot in BR lined green with late crest (31-528B)
• Highly detailed bodywork with finely moulded boiler detail, rivet lines and authentic BR lining
• Realistic valve gear, motion and separately fitted pipework for enhanced realism
• Detailed tender featuring accurate coal load and finely applied printed markings
• High-performance chassis designed for smooth, reliable OO gauge operation
• NEM coupling pockets for compatibility with modern OO gauge rolling stock and layouts

Details

Experience the power and elegance of classic British steam with the Bachmann Branchline LNER Peppercorn A2 No. 60527 ‘Sun Chariot’ in BR Lined Green with Late Crest (31-528B), a beautifully detailed OO gauge locomotive representing one of the finest express passenger steam locomotives to operate on British Railways. Finished in striking BR lined green livery with the late crest insignia, this superbly crafted model captures the impressive appearance of Sun Chariot during the golden age of main line steam travel.

Expertly produced by Bachmann Branchline, this highly detailed OO gauge model features precision tooling throughout, including finely moulded boiler detail, separately fitted handrails, realistic valve gear and an accurately decorated tender. Designed for smooth and reliable operation, it is ideal for collectors, enthusiasts and model railway layouts depicting the late steam era on the East Coast Main Line.

With its combination of exceptional detail, authentic British Railways livery and strong running performance, No. 60527 Sun Chariot makes a standout centrepiece for any OO gauge steam locomotive collection.

Historical Background

The LNER Class A2 occupies a fascinating place in British railway history, representing several generations of express passenger locomotive development on the East Coast Main Line. The original A2 designation was first applied in 1922 to Sir Vincent Raven’s powerful 4-6-2 Pacific locomotives, built for the North Eastern Railway just before the formation of the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER). Designed to rival Nigel Gresley’s emerging Pacific designs, the Raven A2s were impressive machines with enormous boilers and strong steaming ability, though they proved heavy on coal consumption and limited in route availability. Only five were built before the type was abandoned in favour of Gresley’s more advanced A1 Pacifics.

The A2 name later reappeared during the 1940s under Edward Thompson, whose rebuilt and newly constructed Pacifics reflected wartime engineering priorities and a move toward standardisation. Thompson’s A2/1, A2/2 and A2/3 classes introduced new mechanical ideas but earned mixed reviews from crews and railway enthusiasts alike.

The final and most celebrated development came with Arthur Peppercorn’s elegant LNER Peppercorn Class A2 locomotives of 1947–48. Combining the best elements of earlier LNER practice, Peppercorn created powerful, free-running engines ideally suited to the demanding Scottish main lines. The class became renowned for reliability, speed, and exceptional hill-climbing performance between Edinburgh and Aberdeen. Withdrawals began in the early 1960s as diesel traction replaced steam, but one example, No. 60532 Blue Peter, survives in preservation and remains a popular sight on heritage rail tours today.