Class: Standard 3MT Tank (2-6-2)
Use: Mixed Traffic
Region: Southern, Western, North East, London Midland
Era: 1952-1968
Preserved examples: None – although the 82045 Locomotive Trust is building a new version.
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Manufacturer: Bachmann
Motor: 3 pole Loco-drive
Power: Heavyweight
DCC options: 8 pin dcc ready
Locoyard Review
Detailing:
4.5/5
Excellent, cab details, opening smokebox door and roof almost to standards achieved by Hornby
Outline/Looks: 4.5/5
The shape is excellent, only let down slightly by the dome not being flush with the boiler as per prototype
Finish/Decoration:
4.5/5
Excellent colour and lining, only let down is boiler split line being visible.
Running Qualities:
4.5/5
Excellent, smooth and quiet
Relative Power:
5/5
More relative power than prototype
Specification:
4.5/5
Cab details, DCC Ready, no sound options yet
Value:
5/5
You get a top spec model, a fantastic performer and looker for very little money.
Overall Locoyardometer Score: 4.6
Detailometer 4.5, Outlineometer 4.5, Finishometer 4.5, Motorometer 4.5, Powerometer 5, Specometer 4.5, Valueometer 5, Locoyardometer 4.6
Loco Yard 
Thank you for this most helpful review of a locomotive missing from my collection but now, not for long! Best wishes, Peter.
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Hi Peter, many thanks for your comment, I’m sure you’ll enjoy your standard 3MT!
All the best,
Dave
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