What is this engine really? Wrenn Coronation Class steam loco

Got this from a recent toy fair, but I don't think it is what it's pretending to be!
LMS Coronation Class "City of Birmingham" from GR Wrenn

[@rogerking7258]

I have an immaculate City of Stoke on Trent which I somehow picked up for £60 and converted to DCC (quite a complicated job with one of the motor brushes being directly connected to the chassis in electrical terms). Anyway, it runs fabulously, even at walking pace. Referencing your comments about the weight, it appears effectively to have unlimited pulling power; mind you, I have a Wrenn Class 08 and even that doesn't bat an eyelid at huge loads. Wrenn locos are old school, not hugely detailed, but very robust and built to last.

[@forrestrobin2712]

You got a bargain ! Even if it is a repaint. Wrenn and Hornby Dublo are lovely engines. Definitely favourites of mine. They are truly bullet proof ! See if you can find Hornby Dublo 2-rail versions (Wrenn inherited the tooling from them), the Dublo/Wrenn Castles, 8F’s and 2-6-4T’s are great. The old Dublo ones are often cheaper than the later Wrenn versions. The original versions were of course the Hornby Dublo City of London in 2-rail and the 3-rail City of Liverpool.

[@fairweathertrains3029]

Thanks for the pointers, I will be keeping an eye out at future train fairs that's for sure. Thanks for watching

[@kennethbrunt9682]

I have two Wrenn Duchess, Maroon City of London and Green City of Birmingham. Both of them very heavy, hense good pulling power. No fancy bells and whistles. Just good old fashion quality.

[@fairweathertrains3029]

Old fashioned quality is just how I like them

[@peterhopewell9431]

I had a Wrenn standard 264tank when I was a kid. Not too long ago I saw Rick on Well Chuffed Trains get a decent one for 60 quid.

[@fairweathertrains3029]

I will certainly be keeping an eye out for more

[@wellchuffedrailways]

Indeed I did!😃

[@fairweathertrains3029]

Yes, I have watched that one & will keep a keen eye out at train/toy fairs

[@headsup2433]

If you go online you can find the old Wren catalogues in a pdf file. I think it was green and has been painted, the metal body can be taken back to shiny metal with paint stripper or Dettal watered down.

[@fairweathertrains3029]

Good idea - thanks

[@headsup2433]

@@fairweathertrains3029 I only just found out that Dettal watered down is a paint stripper, it smells the house out, but works.

[@chriswade7470]

The Locombody has been repainted, you can see the original livery when it’s upside down

[@fairweathertrains3029]

Yes, that's what I thought. Thanks

[@NewModelRailway1]

I don't know if I've got a vivid imagination but those Pullman coaches going by in the background look like they have a giant penguin at each window looking out.

[@fairweathertrains3029]

and now I can't unsee that!!

[@rebelwag]

The wrenn city of Birmingham was in BR green with orange & black lining, later crest on tender. Hope this is helpful ​@@fairweathertrains3029