Brecon & Merthyr 45 Class (88D-11)

BMR 50 - GWR 1670

BMR 45 Class - Test Build

The 45 Class was very similar to the Rhymney Railway P Class with 5' 0" driving wheels for use on passenger services.
Purchased in two lots of three in 1915 Nos 45-47 and 1921 numbers 48-50. All were supplied with a parrallel boiler and round top firebox.
Notable features were round top tanks, stepped in cab, front sand boxes on the footplate, round cab windows and bunker coal rails.

After grouping the GWR renumber these to 1372-5 and 1668/70. Most were rebuilt with a standard No10 tappered boiler, square riveted tanks, extended bunker and other GWR fittings. (Rebuilt kit to follow 88D-11G)

Further information and build pictures to accompany the illustrated instructions can be found by following these links: -
Brecon & Merthyr 45 Class Instructions
Brecon & Merthyr 45 Class Build Pictures

This is a multimedia kit with beam compensation etched in Nickel Silver with printed or cast brass parts. As per normal wheels, motor/gearbox, paint and transfers required to finish.

Number Plates

This kit is only available to order. Delivery 3-4 weeks.

Kit Only

Kit Only £345.00 GBP

Wheels

3 x 7860Q + 1 x 7842 £97.00 GBP

Plunger Pickups

1 x 7157 £15.50 GBP