Product Info
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 in the most authentic way. 
Detail features: 
Highly detailed OO gauge model based on extensive research and original works drawings 
Highly detailed 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 and 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 and 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. 
Tech Specs
Item Length - Without Packaging (cm)
36.2
Item Height - Without Packaging (cm)
5
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm)
3.5
Item Scale
1:76 Scale 00 Gauge
DCC Status
HM7000 Fitted - With Sound
Operator
SR
Designer
Oliver Bulleid
Wheel Configuration
4-6-2
Minimum Curve (mm)
Radius 2
Class
Merchant Navy Class