R1 Loco

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Any UK modeler know if I can buy an R1 (Southern Region) Loco? About 8 years ago I saw one display mounted in a model shop in Abingdon. This had the number 31010 which was the same number as the full size loco that my Grandfather used to drive on the Canterbury West to Whitstable Harbour branch line! Stupidly I did not buy it at the time.

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These locos are not as rare as you would think, they pop up at toyfairs and on e-bay prices vary according to condition but i have seen them for 15 to 20 pounds.