L&B - SR Green - 760 - OO9 Scale

Manning Wardle 2-6-2T 'Exe' | SR Maunsell Green (No. 760)

The Jewel of North Devon Experience the elegance of the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway in its Southern Railway prime. Locomotive No. 760, Exe, is a masterclass in 009 scale engineering, capturing the quintessential "Narrow Gauge" spirit with the heavy-duty performance of a mainline model. Cloaked in the sophisticated Southern Railway Maunsell Green with classic sunshine lettering, this model represents the L&B at the height of its 1920s and 30s charm.

• Authentic Livery: Precision-painted in Southern Railway Green with era-accurate numbering and lining.

• Intricate Detail: From the characteristic Manning Wardle brass domes to the delicate cab-side pipework and handrails.

• Powerful Performance: A smooth-running, high-torque motor and die-cast components provide the "grip" needed for winding Exmoor gradients.

• 009 Scale Standard: 1:76 scale body running on 9mm track, designed for seamless compatibility with our L&B coach and wagon range.

Why the 760 Exe belongs on your layout

The Southern Legacy: Following the grouping in 1923, the L&B locomotives received this stunning Southern Green makeover. No. 760 Exe became a symbol of the line's survival and modernization. This model is the perfect centerpiece for anyone recreating the romantic, rugged atmosphere of the North Devon coast before the line's closure in 1935.

Technical Snapshot

• Scale: 009 (1:76 scale on 9mm track)

• Couplings: Standard stirrup-style for total compatibility.

• Livery: SR Maunsell Green (Era 3).

• Construction: Heavyweight chassis for superior slow-speed shunting and haulage.