E479/220 and completed on 14th February that year. For over twelve years, the locomotive was in service on the GE section. In 1954, the total mileage was 78,600. In January 1967, 70001 was cut up at Motherwell Machinery and Scrap Co in Wishaw, Scotland.
This product would be a great fit for model train enthusiasts looking to add a detailed and historically accurate scale model of the hornby R30362 Brittannia 70001 Lord Hurcombe BR Green early crest train set.