Hornby LNER Class A4 60016 'Silver King' BR (Early) Green (TT)

The LNER Gresley A4 is one of the most iconic express locomotives in Great Britain, with its streamlined casing a classic symbol of the attitude towards speed and design in the 1930s, which saw increased competition to the railways from road and air travel. The LNER Board knew that they had to make travel between the major cities faster, comfortable and more reliable. Nigel Gresley, the LNER's Chief Mechanical Officer, travelled on the Fliegende Hamburger diesel locomotive in Germany and was impressed by its streamlining, although he realized it was only efficient at high speeds. Gresley was certain that a modified A3 Pacific, with streamlining, could haul greater loads than other locomotives at the same speed or faster and a series of trials were conducted to confirm the A3's suitability. With the trials successfully completed, the LNER Board gave Gresley the go-ahead to create the "Silver Jubilee" streamlined trains, the first of the new streamlined A4s.The streamlining of the A4s' steam circuit, higher boiler pressure and extension of the firebox to create a combustion chamber made them more efficient than the A3 as they consumed less coal and water- especially later on when they were also fitted with a Kylchap double chimney. This improved their free steaming capabilities further. Their streamlined design not only made them capable of high speeds, but created an up draught of smoke, obscuring the driver's vision, a major problem on the new Class A4 engines. The story goes that during wind tunnel testing, after several unsuccessful efforts to get the smoke to lift clear, a thumbprint was inadvertently left on the clay model just behind the chimney. This succeeded in clearing the smoke and was incorporated into the final design. 2511 Silver King was the 3rd A4 locomotive to be built, designed to pull the Silver Jubilee service. The locomotive entered service in November 1935 in the unique LNER Silver livery designed for the service. The locomotive would go on to work under BR before being scrapped in 1965, making it one of the longest serving A4 locomotives. - NEXT 18 DCC Decoder Socket - TT:120 Scale

Hornby LNER Class A3 60078 'Night Hawk' BR (Early) Green (TT)

While the A1 was a fantastic locomotive that served its purpose as intended, it became clear reasonably quickly that some modifications could be made that would greatly improve its performance. These modifications however were too significant to avoid reclassifying the locomotives and as such the A1 Felstead 2743 was the first to be withdrawn from service only a handful of years after it was introduced, emerging from its shed in August 1928 as the first A3 ‘Super Pacific.’ The newly designated A3 locomotives had an improved boiler, larger cylinders and a conversion from right to left hand drive. 27 of the class were built as A3 locomotives from the get go, with all of the in service A1 examples being converted before 1950, the last such example to undergo this transformation was the then BR numbered 60068 Sir Visto. Night Hawk first entered LNER service on the fairly pleasing 24th October 1924 as locomotive number 2577 as an A1 locomotive. Rebuilt in January 1944 to an A3, the locomotive would go in to be numbered 78, and then 60078 under BR. Night Hawk would go on to be withdrawn on the 22nd October 1962, almost making it a nice round 38 years in service, before being scrapped at Doncaster in 1963. - NEXT 18 DCC Decoder Socket - TT:120 Scale

Hornby SR, Merchant Navy 21C1 'Channel Packet' (TXS Steam Generator)

SR, Merchant Navy 21C1 'Channel Packet' (TXS Steam Generator) Locomotive 21C1 'Channel Packet' was the first of the Merchant Navy class, entering service in 1941 at Salisbury and then Exmouth Junction from 1942. Renumbered '35001' under British Railways in 1948, 'Channel Packet' was allocated to Stewarts Lane from 1957 until rebuilding in 1959. This model features DCC sound and steam functionality to recreate the first of Bulleid’s powerful and iconic Merchant Navy locomotives.  Detail features:  High detail OO gauge model based on extensive research and original works drawings  High detail cab with fully decorated backhead and decorated instrument dials  Opening cab roof vent  Removable simulated coal load with fully detailed tender bunker Accurately modelled Merchant Navy Bullied-Firth-Brown wheels Early 21C1 'widows peak' front end streamlining and chimney arrangement 5000 gallon tender in its original condition with raves yet to be cut back Cast trailing truck Separately fitted nameplate, number plate and company ownership plate Horseshoe smokebox door company plate  Sprung metal buffers Heavy die-cast chassis, pony truck and trailing truck  Electronics & traction features:  Pre-fitted steam generator system featuring an optical sensor for accurate chuff rate synchronised with the wheel speed. Steam output is created using piezo element technology. This is a cold water-based system (no heating element)  Pre-fitted 21-pin HM7000 decoder and speaker. The decoder is compatible with NMRA DCC controllers and HM7000 app control  Pre-installed Merchant Navy sound profile for accurate locomotive sounds, synchronised with the chuff rate and steam effect Adjustable steam output settings via the decoder  Water reservoir for up to 20 minutes of continuous steam running Die-cast connecting rods and valve gear  Powerful 5-pole skew-wound motor  Flywheel with cardan shaft arrangement for smooth running  Oilite main drive bearings  Wheel pickups on tender & driven locomotive wheelsets  Pogo pin wheel pickup arrangement for easy pickup servicing  8-way locomotive to tender drawbar, with integrated electrical connection for easy coupling and decoupling Front and rear NEM coupling pockets, with narrow tension lock couplings  Optional fit rear flanged wheelset (only recommended for larger layouts with sweeping curves or display purposes)  Please note: This model requires a DCC controller or the HM7000 app to control.  - OO Scale

Hornby Dublo: LNER A4, 2511 'Silver King' (Silver Jubilee Collection)

Dublo: LNER A4, 2511 'Silver King' (Silver Jubilee Collection) A striking member of Sir Nigel Gresley’s legendary A4 Pacific fleet, the Hornby Dublo LNER ‘A4’ Class 2511 ‘Silver King’ brings streamlined power and timeless elegance to the 90th Anniversary Collection.  Expertly crafted this model has a flickering firebox and is DCC Ready with a 21-pin socket, allowing for easy digital conversion. The body and chassis is manufactured from die-cast metal for maximum traction and has a 5 pole motor to power this impressive express locomotive enabling it to haul any rake of coaches at impressive speeds. With its distinctive silver livery and powerful presence, ‘Silver King’ is a fitting tribute to one of the most celebrated locomotives of the LNER’s streamlined fleet. - DCC Ready 21-Pin Socket - Fully Diecast Body - OO Scale

Hornby Dublo: LNER A4, 2510 'Quicksilver' (Silver Jubilee Collection)

Dublo: LNER A4, 2510 'Quicksilver' (Silver Jubilee Collection) Celebrating 90 years of style, speed and steam power, the Hornby Dublo LNER ‘A4’ Class 4-6-2 2510 ‘Quicksilver’ proudly joins the 90th Anniversary Collection. Finished in a striking silver livery, this model perfectly captures the distinctive lines and powerful presence of the original locomotive. ‘Quicksilver’ has a flickering firebox and is DCC Ready with a 21-pin socket for simple digital conversion.  Fitted with a 5 pole skew wound motor this model will not be short of pulling power, while the included accessories pack offers added detail and crew figures. A true classic of British steam, brought to life with all the quality and craftsmanship of Hornby Dublo. - DCC Ready 21-Pin Socket - Fully Diecast Body - OO Scale

Hornby BR, Maunsell Brake Composite Coach 'S6673'

BR, Maunsell Brake Composite Coach 'S6673' When the Southern Railway was formed in 1923, it continued to build coach designs inherited from the main three constituent companies. Richard Maunsell introduced the SR’s first ‘standard’ coaches, building over 1,200 of them. These were formed into 139 sets, as it was the SR’s practice to keep coaches together for long periods of time, with a set number at each end.  These coaches are the later 59ft type built from 1934 with flush sides, constructed with steel panels over a wooden framework. They were painted olive green in early SR days and, from 1939, in Bulleid’s malachite green, before most received the standard BR crimson and cream following nationalisation from 1949. - OO Scale

Hornby BR, Maunsell Composite Coach 'S2755S' Set 226

BR, Maunsell Composite Coach 'S2755S' Set 226 When the Southern Railway was formed in 1923, it continued to build coach designs inherited from the main three constituent companies. Richard Maunsell introduced the SR’s first ‘standard’ coaches, building over 1,200 of them. These were formed into 139 sets, as it was the SR’s practice to keep coaches together for long periods of time, with a set number at each end.  These coaches are the later 59ft type built from 1934 with flush sides, constructed with steel panels over a wooden framework. They were painted olive green in early SR days and, from 1939, in Bulleid’s malachite green, before most received the standard BR crimson and cream following nationalisation from 1949. - OO Scale

Hornby BR, Maunsell Third Class Brake 'S2756S' Set 226

BR, Maunsell Third Class Brake 'S2756S' Set 226 When the Southern Railway was formed in 1923, it continued to build coach designs inherited from the main three constituent companies. Richard Maunsell introduced the SR’s first ‘standard’ coaches, building over 1,200 of them. These were formed into 139 sets, as it was the SR’s practice to keep coaches together for long periods of time, with a set number at each end.  These coaches are the later 59ft type built from 1934 with flush sides, constructed with steel panels over a wooden framework. They were painted olive green in early SR days and, from 1939, in Bulleid’s malachite green, before most received the standard BR crimson and cream following nationalisation from 1949. - OO Scale

Hornby LNER, Streamlined B17, 'City of London' 2870

LNER Streamlined B17 City of London 2870 Gresley developed a three-cylinder 4-6-0 to cope with increased loadings on the LNER’s East Anglian passenger services in the shape of the B17 Class, as he could not use his famous ‘Pacifics’ due to weight constraints. Two of the class were given A4-style streamlining in September 1937 for publicity purposes, including No. 2870 Tottenham Hotspur, which was then renamed City of London. They were designated B17/5s, but the streamlining was removed in April 1951. The locomotive, originally built by Robert Stephenson & Co in 1937, was withdrawn in April 1960. - DCC Ready 21 Pin Socket - OO scale

Hornby One:One Collection, Class 60 GWR 60081 'Isambard Kingdom Brunel'

One:One Collection, Class 60 GWR 60081 'Isambard Kingdom Brunel' Includes: - Detailed bodywork and cabs - Etch nameplates - Working directional lighting - Accessory bag includes buffer beam parts - Sprung metal buffers - DCC Ready 21-Pin Decoder Socket - Exclusive packaging as part of the One:One Collection - OO Scale

Hornby Class 60 60008 'Gypsum Queen II' Loadhaul - (DCC Sound Fitted)

Class 60 60008 'Gypsum Queen II' Loadhaul - (DCC Sound Fitted) Includes: - Detailed body and cabs - Etch Nameplates - Working directional lights - Metal sprung buffers - NEM couplings and pockets - 5 Pole Skew wound motor - Accessory bag includes buffer beam hoses and parts - DCC Sound Fitted HM7000 (NOTE: This model and sound functions can ONLY be operated with the HM7000 App via bluetooth or a DCC digital controller) - Model will traverse minimum of 2nd radius curves (R606/R607) - OO Scale

Hornby BR, Thompson Class A2/2, 4-6-2, 60502 'Earl Marischal'

BR, Thompson Class A2/2, 4-6-2, 60502 'Earl Marischal' Includes: - Highly detailed bodywork - British Railway express Green lined livery - BR late crest  - Accessory bag includes steam cocks and flanged wheelset - NEM Couplings and pockets - 8 PIN DCC ready socket NOTE: This is compatible with Hornby HM7000 TXS Sound Decoders. Will require the HM7000 App or suitable DCC controller to operate functions. - Will traverse minimum 2nd radius curves (R606 and R607) - OO scale

Hornby BR M7 Class 0-4-4T 30244 - Era 3

BR M7 Class 0-4-4T 30244 - Era 3 Includes: - Rare Malachite Green Condition - British Railways 'Post War' Lined Malachite Green - Cab and body detailing - All wheel electrical pick up - 5 pole motor - 8 PIN DCC Ready socket - NEM couplings and pockets - Accessory bag - OO Scale

Hornby GBRf Class 67 Bo-Bo 67027 - Era 11

GBRf, Class 67, Bo-Bo, 67027 The Class 67s were constructed by Alstom Meinfesa in Valencia between 1999 and 2000 for EWS. No. 67027 ‘Charlotte’ was named ‘Rising Star’ in 2003. Various changes took place over the years. In 2007, the ownership of the locomotive was transferred to DB Cargo UK. In 2014, the locomotive adopted the DB Cargo UK red livery, changing from the previous EWS red & yellow livery.  Ownership was again transferred to Colas Rail in 2017. To reflect this, the livery was amended to Colas Rail yellow, orange and black at the Toton TMD. The locomotive name changed to ‘Charlotte’ in the same year. In 2022, ownership was transferred to GB Railfreight and repainted in a blue and yellow livery, although this didn't last long as GBRF Rejected the 2 Class 67s and they were returned back to Colas. The model is painted in an iconic GBRf blue and orange livery. This model is DCC-ready and compatible with our HM7000 21-Pin decoder. - DCC Ready 21-Pin Decoder Socket - Era 11 - OO scale

Hornby GB Railfreight, Class 08, 0-6-0, 08818 'Molly' - Era 11

GB Railfreight, Class 08, 0-6-0, 08818 'Molly' Includes: - Accessory bag with hose pipe detail - GBRF Blue and orange livery - Cab detail - Sprung buffers - 8 Pin Socket DCC Ready - Era 11 - OO Scale

Hornby LNER, W1 Class, 'Hush Hush' Streamlined, 4-6-4, 10000 - Era 4

LNER, W1 Class, 'Hush Hush' Streamlined, 4-6-4, 10000 - Era 4 Includes: - LNER abbreviation for wartime, N.E branding in Gill Sans Font with shading - Wartime Black Livery - Accessory bag (drain cocks, pipes) - 2x extra trailing wheels for the Cartazzi truck (if your layout has sufficient curvature) - Accurate cab detail - Double Kylchap double blast-pipe arrangement - Streamlined Corridor tender - 21 Pin DCC Decoder Socket - Era 4 - OO scale

Hornby GNER Class 43 HST Bo-Bo Train Pack - Era 9

GNER Class 43 HST Bo-Bo Train Pack - Era 9 Includes: - Printed Nameplates - Accessory Bag - Fine Body detail - Accurate Bogie detail - Working Head and Tail lights - All wheel pick up and drive - 21 Pin DCC Ready (The Pack requires 2x Decoders for conversion to Digital) - OO Scale 

Hornby LMS 57' Corridor First 1062 - Era 3 (TT)

LMS 57' Corridor First 1062 At the start of the 1930s the LMS abandoned the ‘Small Engine Policy that it had inherited from one of its largest predecessors, the Midland Railway. The abandoning of this policy led to some of the most famous Stanier and LMS designs such as the Jubilee, Black 5 and Duchess classes. To accompany this shift in ethos, new coaches were constructed for the LMS, with the 57’ coaches being built between 1931 and 1932. These new coaches were steel clad, the first such for the LMS and had seating for 56, 300 such examples were built. In LMS service these coaches were painted in their striking maroon livery with LMS insignia adorning the side. The coaches, being relatively new at the time of nationalisation lasted well into the swansong days of BR, appearing in both its carmine and cream livery and later BR Maroon when BR decided to shift aesthetics back to regional recognition. - Era 3 - TT 1:120 Scale

Hornby LMS 57' Corridor Third LMS Maroon 1573 (TT)

LMS 57' Corridor Third, 1573  At the start of the 1930s the LMS abandoned the ‘Small Engine Policy that it had inherited from one of its largest predecessors, the Midland Railway. The abandoning of this policy led to some of the most famous Stanier and LMS designs such as the Jubilee, Black 5 and Duchess classes. To accompany this shift in ethos, new coaches were constructed for the LMS, with the 57’ coaches being built between 1931 and 1932. These new coaches were steel clad, the first such for the LMS and had seating for 56, 300 such examples were built. In LMS service these coaches were painted in their striking maroon livery with LMS insignia adorning the side. The coaches, being relatively new at the time of nationalisation lasted well into the swansong days of BR, appearing in both its carmine and cream livery and later BR Maroon when BR decided to shift aesthetics back to regional recognition. - Era 3 - TT 1:120 Scale

Hornby LMS 57' Corridor Third LMS Maroon 1716 (TT)

LMS 57' Corridor Third 1716 At the start of the 1930s the LMS abandoned the ‘Small Engine Policy that it had inherited from one of its largest predecessors, the Midland Railway. The abandoning of this policy led to some of the most famous Stanier and LMS designs such as the Jubilee, Black 5 and Duchess classes. To accompany this shift in ethos, new coaches were constructed for the LMS, with the 57’ coaches being built between 1931 and 1932. These new coaches were steel clad, the first such for the LMS and had seating for 56, 300 such examples were built. In LMS service these coaches were painted in their striking maroon livery with LMS insignia adorning the side. The coaches, being relatively new at the time of nationalisation lasted well into the swansong days of BR, appearing in both its carmine and cream livery and later BR Maroon when BR decided to shift aesthetics back to regional recognition. - Era 3 - TT 1:120 Scale

Hornby BR Intercity, Mk3 Tourist First, 41099 - Era 8 (TT)

BR Intercity, Mk3 Tourist First, 41099 In-order to allow running at 125 mph on Britain's Victorian era railways, new rolling stock was needed by British Railways. Significant improvements over the Mk2 included new secondary air suspension between the bogies and the coach body as well as aerodynamic skirting on the underframe. Mk3 coaches are 75ft (23m) long, enabling far greater capacity than older coaches. Mk3 coaches also incorporate disk brakes and wheel slip protection enabling faster deceleration. The first Mk3 coaches to be delivered were used as part of the HST prototype along with the two Class 41 diesel power cars in 1972. Mk3 coaches entered service in 1975 along with the Class 43 forming the iconic InterCity 125 trainset. After the HST Mk3 coach variant was introduced, further Mk3 coaches were introduced to the West Coast Mainline for use as part of locomotive hauled trains. Whilst Mk3 stock is standard for HST units, the standard locomotive hauled stock is Mk3a. Mk3a stock differs from Mk3 stock due to the inclusion of buffers as well as a different electrical system that uses motor generator units in each coach to power air conditioning and other ancillaries Mk3a stock was built until 1984, before 3B stock with improved seating and lighting was built from 1985 to 1988. The Mark 3 coaches were introduced into service with the Class 43s as the Intercity 125 service. This top flight service was dressed in a variation of BR Blue with a grey window surround. The Class 43s would be painted in a complimentary colour scheme with yellow noses for safety reasons. The Mark 3 coaches would continue in service in this scheme until the late 1990s. In preservation, some of these coaches have had this distinctive livery reapplied. - Era 8 - TT:120 scale

Hornby BR Intercity, Mk3 Tourist Standard Open, 42199 - Era 8 (TT)

BR Intercity, Mk3 Tourist Standard Open, 42199 In-order to allow running at 125 mph on Britain's Victorian era railways, new rolling stock was needed by British Railways. Significant improvements over the Mk2 included new secondary air suspension between the bogies and the coach body as well as aerodynamic skirting on the underframe. Mk3 coaches are 75ft (23m) long, enabling far greater capacity than older coaches. Mk3 coaches also incorporate disk brakes and wheel slip protection enabling faster deceleration. The first Mk3 coaches to be delivered were used as part of the HST prototype along with the two Class 41 diesel power cars in 1972. Mk3 coaches entered service in 1975 along with the Class 43 forming the iconic InterCity 125 trainset. After the HST Mk3 coach variant was introduced, further Mk3 coaches were introduced to the West Coast Mainline for use as part of locomotive hauled trains. Whilst Mk3 stock is standard for HST units, the standard locomotive hauled stock is Mk3a. Mk3a stock differs from Mk3 stock due to the inclusion of buffers as well as a different electrical system that uses motor generator units in each coach to power air conditioning and other ancillaries Mk3a stock was built until 1984, before 3B stock with improved seating and lighting was built from 1985 to 1988. The Mark 3 coaches were introduced into service with the Class 43s as the Intercity 125 service. This top flight service was dressed in a variation of BR Blue with a grey window surround. The Class 43s would be painted in a complimentary colour scheme with yellow noses for safety reasons. The Mark 3 coaches would continue in service in this scheme until the late 1990s. In preservation, some of these coaches have had this distinctive livery reapplied. - Era 8 - TT:120 scale

Hornby Dublo: LNER A3 4-6-2 103 'Flying Scotsman' Era 3 Gold

Hornby Dublo: LNER A3 4-6-2 103 'Flying Scotsman' Era 3 Includes: - Diecast Locomotive body (plastic tender body as per original Hornby Dublo range) - Locomotive depicts 1946 condition with Thompson renumbering scheme number 103 - Locomotive is in Right hand drive condition still. - LNER Doncaster Green Livery - High sided Non corridor tender as fitted from 1937 up to retirement in 1963. - Accessory bag - 8 PIN DCC Ready - Plaque dating the model 1946 - Exclusive Hornby Dublo replicated packaging - Gold Plated - Limited Edition - OO Scale

Hornby Dublo: LNER A3 4-6-2 4472 1963 Alan Pegler Era 5 Gold

Hornby Dublo: LNER A3 4-6-2 4472 1963 Alan Pegler Era 5  Includes: - Diecast Locomotive body (plastic tender body as per original Hornby Dublo range) - Locomotive depicts 1963-1966 - LNER Doncaster Green Livery - Corridor tender as fitted after preservation. - Red Nameplates - Accessory bag - 8 PIN DCC Ready - Plaque dating the model 1963 - Exclusive Hornby Dublo replicated packaging - Gold Plated - Limited Edition - OO Scale  

Hornby Dublo: LNER, A1 Class, 4-6-2, 4472 'Flying Scotsman' Gold

Hornby Dublo: LNER, A1 Class, 4-6-2, 4472 'Flying Scotsman' Includes: - Diecast Locomotive body (plastic tender body as per original Hornby Dublo range) - Locomotive depicts 1924 condition when the locomotive attended the Great Empire Exhitbition as number of 4472. - It is the condition the locomotive was in 1925 when the LNER and GWR exchanged locomotives to trial on each others railways. - Locomotive is in original Right hand drive condition. - LNER Doncaster Green Livery - Orginal Great Northern Railway tender with railings - Accessory bag - 8 PIN DCC Ready - Plaque dating the model 1924 - Exclusive Hornby Dublo replicated packaging - Gold Plated - Limited Edition - OO Scale

Hornby BR, W1 Class 'Hush Hush' Streamlined, 4-6-4, 60700 - Era 4

BR, W1 Class 'Hush Hush' Streamlined, 4-6-4, 60700 Includes: - British Railways branding in Gill Sans Font - Garter Blue livery - Accessory bag (drain cocks, pipes) - 2x extra trailing wheels for the Cartazzi truck (if your layout has sufficient curvature) - Accurate cab detail - Double Kylchap double blast-pipe arrangement - Streamlined Non corridor tender type - 21 Pin DCC Decoder Socket - Era 5 - OO scale Locomotive information and history: Having completed nearly 90,000 miles of test running since new, Sir Nigel Gresley's W1 4-6-4 No. 10000 entered Darlington Works on 21 August 1935 for what was anticipated to be a major overhaul and modification. During this period Gresley decided that it was time to rebuild 10000 as a three cylinder locomotive with a conventional firetube boiler. Subsequently, 10000 was moved to the Doncaster Works on 13 October 1936 and this is where the first drawing for the modification were being prepared. When 10000 was finally released from Doncaster Works in November 1937, it was a significantly different locomotive, being fitted with a diagram 111 boiler that was very similar to the diagram 108 boiler fitted to No. 2006 'Wolf of Badenoch', and with a streamlined casing to the same pattern as the A4 class. As many components as possible from the original W1 were used in the rebuild, including the frames, which were shortened by 1 ½ feet at the front end. Other items, where needed, were sourced from the A4 class, the A3 class or, like the front bogie, from the B17 and an experimental double Kylchap blastpipe and chimney was fitted. The locomotive was turned out in Garter Blue as per some of the A4's (in 1937 this became a standard livery). The cab, while similar to that of the A4 class, 60700 was considerably longer and this led to the locomotive's tender's coal delivery chute having to be lengthened to compensate for the extra distance from the firebox doors. The original tender was retained, but with superficial modifications, such as to the curvature of the front plates and the addition of streamlined plating to the front and rear, although this was partially removed just a year later in 1938. Up to the outbreak of war in 1939 and during the war years, 10000 worked mainly on Kings Cross main line duties and with its power and smooth riding it was a popular engine with the LNER's drivers, though less so with the firemen due to the distance between the shovelling plate and the firehole door. The locomotive also became more 'fitter' friendly after April 1942 when the skirting was removed from ahead and behind the outside cylinders to improve access in wartime conditions. At this time the 10000 was painted in wartime Black livery and with only 'N E' on the tender sides. By 1946 and now repainted in Garter blue livery, the corridor tender was swapped for the streamlined non-corridor tender from 4462 (BR 60004) William Whitelaw and the locomotive was engaged in more varied duties, working occasional passenger services to Leeds and Cambridge from Kings Cross alongside the occasional 'lodging' turns to Newcastle. By 1948 under the new British Railways, the locomotive received the number 60700 and "British Railways" insignia on the tender in Gills Sans font. Following allocation to Doncaster on 25 October 1953, 60700 became a more frequent visitor to Leeds and also worked turns to Sheffield, as well as hauling Doncaster to Peterborough passenger services and various braked goods trains. In a similar circumstance to 10000 never receiving its proposed name of 'British Enterprise' in November 1929, 60700 never received its intended name of 'Pegasus', for which the nameplates were cast on 13 April 1951. At this time the locomotive lost its Garter Blue livery for the new "Express Passenger Blue" with white and black lining. After an interesting and slightly troubled life, the locomotive was scrapped at its Darlington birthplace in 1959. Interesting to note is that as 60700 was going into works for scrapping, the original marine boiler the locomotive was fitted with, had been perched on bricks as steam raising boiler outside the works and outlasted the locomotive by a few years.

Hornby BR, Class 9F, 2-10-0, 92002 - Era 4

BR, Class 9F, 2-10-0, 92002 Includes: - BR Black livery - Pipework represented in copper or heat lagging - Detailed cab interior - Accessory bag includes steam cocks - Removable coal load - 21 Pin DCC Decoder Socket - Era 4 - OO scale Locomotive information: The British Railways Standard 9F Class was a 2-10-0 steam locomotive, the last of the standardised BR designs. The Robert Riddles design was intended as a long distance heavy express freight locomotive. In total 251 of the class were produced between January 1954 and March 1960, with the final locomotive No. 92220 'Evening Star' being the last steam locomotive built by British Railways. The huge length of the 10 coupled driving wheels proved problematic when faced with tight curves, a situation that freight haulage would make inevitable. A solution was found by removing the flanges from the centre driving wheel and reducing the size on the flanges on the second and fourth driving axle's wheels.  Riddles had chosen the 2-10-0 wheel configuration in-order to spread the load of the boiler over a greater area. This meant that the boiler had to be raised considerably compared to other designs to allow the firebox to sit above the trailing driving wheels. As a result, the 9F features a distinctive void between the suspended boiler and the footplate. In operation the class proved extremely versatile. Not only did the 9F excel as a freight locomotive, but when required it also succeeded as a passenger locomotive. Reports even suggest that when 92220 'Evening Star' was used to pull the Red Dragon express service between Cardiff and London it was forced to delay its arrival to allow the restaurant services to be completed, having outperformed the normal Britannia Class locomotives used on the service.  This was not the only time 9Fs had been recorded outperforming dedicated express locomotives and on such services the locomotives were capable of running at over 90mph. This combination of high speed, fast acceleration and powerful hauling capabilities mean that many consider the class to be pinnacle of British steam locomotive design. Locomotive numbers 92165-92167 were built with a mechanical stoker. This system used a helical screw to move coal from the tender straight into the firebox. This meant that coal could be burnt a faster rate than a fireman could maintain otherwise.  Systems like this proved extremely useful on long distance American railways however in Britain it was rare for a locomotive to require such as high rate of coal delivery over a long period of time meaning that a good fireman could prove just as effective. Locomotive 92002 was the third such locomotive to be constructed by BR, being built at Crewe in 1954. The locomotive was outshopped with the BR1G tender and in the usual BR black colour scheme. The locomotive would go on to be one of the 106 locomotives withdrawn in 1967, the locomotive would not be preserved.

Hornby BR Princess Royal 'The Turbomotive' 4-6-2 46202 -Era 4 TXS Sound

BR Princess Royal 'The Turbomotive' 4-6-2 46202 Includes: - Sound Fitted with new TXS System - Accessory bag with:   - Brake rigging, Painted engine crew, front footsteps, vacume pipes - Features working Lamps (change white to red depending on direction) - Cab interior detail - Smoke deflectors (BR fitting) - Era 4 - OO scale *Requires HM7000 APP or DCC controller to operate. (Will not operate on analogue) Locomotive information and history: With the nationalisation of Britain’s railways, the ‘Princess Royal’ Class Turbomotive later shed its LMS insignia, to be replaced with the new emblem of British Rail and a black livery shortly after receiving its new crest. After a long period of general repair, Turbomotive returned to the main line in 1947 under the number 46202, continuing its function as a distinct and entirely uniquely designed steam turbine locomotive. In 1949, the locomotive suffered a turbine failure and as result of post-war budgeting of the time, it was best decided to take the locomotive from service and awaiting rebuilding into a convetional design.  Following rebuilding and completion in 1952, 46202 rolled out of Crewe works loooking very different. The rebuilding included the fitting of various Princess Coronation (Duchess) class parts and became a half way between the eariler Princess Royal class and preceding Princess Coronation class. Now in BR green livery and named "Princess Anne", the locomotive wuld only see two months of service before being involved in one of the worst railway disasters ever, at Harrow and Wealdstone. It was scrapped shortly after deemed beyond the point of saving. It is because of 46202 been scrapped, that BR designed and built 8P class "Duke of Gloucester" as a replacement.

Hornby HM7000-6: Bluetooth® & DCC Decoder (6-pin)

HM7000-6: Bluetooth® & DCC Decoder (6-pin) For use with HM7000 APP 

Hornby Mid Stepped Arched Retaining Walls x2 (Red Brick)

Mid Stepped Arched Retaining Walls x2 (Red Brick) A pack of 2X scenic stepped red brick Mid Level Arched Retaining Walls as would be found lining an embankment or railway cutting. - OO scale

Hornby Track Cleaning Coach

Track Cleaning Coach This detailed Track Cleaning Coach model measures at 100mm and is both a great choice if you are in search for something more modern or as a gift for young collectors or beginners alike! Includes: - Extra cleaning pads (the Pads are have a stick back to push them onto the sprung block - Large tension lock couplings - Mock Network Rail Yellow livery - OO scale

Hornby BR, Class 60, Co-Co, 60001 'Steadfast' - Era 8

BR, Class 60, Co-Co, 60001 'Steadfast' No. 60001, the first of the Class 60s to be delivered, was handed over to British Rail in 1989 after being ordered only 13 months earlier. The locomotive was named 'Steadfast' as the result of a suggestion competition. 'Steadfast' would go on to be operated by EWS until an engine failure in 2006, which forced the locomotive out of service until an overhaul in 2013. - 21 Pin DCC Decoder Socket - Era 8 - OO Scale

Hornby HM Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee HST Train Pack

HM Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee HST Train Pack - OO scale Includes - Accessory Bag - Fine Body detail - Accurate Bogie detail - Working Head and Tail lights - All wheel pick up and drive - 21 Pin DCC Ready (The Pack requires 2x Decoders for conversion to Digital) - OO Scale    Locomotive information and History: The Class 43 HST is a legend of the rails, the fastest diesel locomotive to ever operate in the United Kingdom. Since 1975 these powerful Bo-Bo locomotives have moved passengers across the country for business and for leisure, most ironically in their various BR guises. The Class 43 persists to this day as a stalwart of the rails under various operators including the mainline serving GWR, mainline maintaining Network Rail and some private operators such as Locomotive Services Limited on their Blue Pullman services.  This train pack, designed to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II depicts the Class 43 as they have never been seen before, in a livery questioning exactly how the legendary LNER would celebrate this special occasion if they were still operating, and nationalisation had never occurred. It would be nice to think that if the big four were never nationalised that we would still be able to see steam regularly on the mainline however this view is shrouded in nostalgia and ignores the operational benefits that diesel locomotives bring. If the LNER operated continuously into the modern era, this may be how they would mark this special occasion. The power cars in this set, while adorned with numbers that have been assigned to full size units, have had numbers chosen to celebrate prominent years of the queen’s reign. 43052 has been chosen as part of the numbering pattern for the full size examples and 52 for the year of the coronation, and 43022 follows the same pattern but for this very special year of Her Majesties reign.

Hornby BR Class 370 APT 2-car TS Coach Pack 48203 + 48204 - Era 7

BR, Class 370 Advanced Passenger Train 2-car TS Coach Pack 48203 + 48204 - Era 7 - OO scale For use with sets 370 003 & 370 004

Hornby BR Class 370 APT 2-car TU Coach Pack 48303 + 48304 - Era 7

BR, Class 370 Advanced Passenger Train 2-car TU Coach Pack, 48303 + 48304 - Era 7 -OO scale For use with sets 370 003 & 370 004

Hornby BR Class 370 APT 2-car TF Coach Pack, 48503 + 48504 - Era 7

BR, Class 370 Advanced Passenger Train 2-car TF Coach Pack, 48503 + 48504 - Era 7 - OO scale For use with Sets 370 003 & 370 004

Hornby Standard 8 pin Locomotive Decoder

Standard 8 pin Locomotive Decoder