2MT Class 46464 BR Lined Early Black Steam Locomotive

2MT Class 46464 BR Lined Early Black Steam Locomotive

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 (1:76.2 scale) model of LMS Ivatt 2MT No. 46464 in BR lined black with early emblem (32-832)
• Highly detailed bodywork with fine boiler bands, rivet detail and separately applied metal fittings
• Realistic Walschaerts valve gear and precision pipework for enhanced visual realism
• Detailed tender with realistic coal load and accurately applied BR early crest markings
• Smooth-running chassis engineered for reliable OO gauge operation on modern layouts
• NEM coupling pockets for compatibility with contemporary OO gauge rolling stock and accessories

Details

Bring authentic British mixed-traffic steam power to your OO gauge layout with the Bachmann Branchline LMS Ivatt 2MT No. 46464 in BR Lined Black with Early Emblem (32-832), a finely detailed model representing one of British Railways’ most versatile light mixed-traffic locomotives. Finished in classic BR lined black with the early crest, this highly detailed OO gauge locomotive captures the purposeful and hardworking character of the Ivatt 2MT during the early years of British Railways operation.

Expertly produced in OO gauge (1:76.2 scale), this Bachmann Branchline model features exceptional levels of detail including finely moulded boiler bands, separately fitted handrails, realistic pipework and accurately rendered Walschaerts valve gear. The locomotive is paired with a highly detailed tender featuring a realistic coal load and crisp early BR emblem markings, making it ideal for steam-era freight and passenger formations.

Designed for smooth and reliable performance, the Ivatt 2MT delivers excellent running qualities suitable for continuous operation and detailed layout use. With precision engineering and NEM coupling pockets, it integrates seamlessly into modern OO gauge model railway systems while maintaining strong prototype accuracy.

Historical Background

The LMS Ivatt Class 2 2-6-0 was one of the last new steam locomotive designs introduced by the London, Midland and Scottish Railway before nationalisation. Designed by H. G. Ivatt and built between 1946 and 1953, the class was created to replace elderly Victorian-era locomotives on lightly loaded passenger and freight duties across the LMS network. A total of 128 engines were constructed at Crewe, Darlington and Swindon Works.

Using the versatile 2-6-0 “Mogul” wheel arrangement, the Ivatt design offered excellent route availability, economical operation and dependable performance. The locomotives were essentially the tender version of Ivatt’s successful 2-6-2T tank engines, but with increased coal and water capacity that allowed them to operate over longer rural and secondary routes. Featuring outside cylinders, Walschaerts valve gear and modern labour-saving fittings, the class proved popular with both crews and maintenance staff.

Under British Railways the locomotives received the classification 2MT, indicating their light mixed-traffic role. Affectionately nicknamed “Mickey Mouse” engines by railwaymen and enthusiasts, the class became a familiar sight across Britain during the 1950s, particularly on branch line passenger trains, pick-up goods services and cross-country workings. Their practical design later influenced the development of the BR Standard Class 2 2-6-0 locomotives.

Withdrawals began in 1961 as diesel traction rapidly replaced steam throughout the British Railways network, and the final examples disappeared in 1967. Fortunately, seven members of the class survived into preservation, including No. 46443, No. 46464 and No. 46521, several of which continue to operate on heritage railways today. Their compact size, distinctive appearance and branch line character have made the Ivatt 2MT Moguls enduring favourites among preservationists and model railway enthusiasts alike.