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 LNER Class A4 4498 'Sir Nigel Gresley' LNER Garter Blue (TT)

LNER Class A4 4498 'Sir Nigel Gresley' LNER Garter Blue Built at the Doncaster works in 1937, 4498 Sir Nigel Gresley entered service in October 1937 on the London and Northeast Railway.  This model represents the locomotive in 1930’s condition with full valances and in its classic Garter blue paint scheme. A HM7000-Next18 sound decoder can be fitted for digital control and realistic A4 Class sound effects using the free to download A4 sound profile. Specific to TT3043: A4 locomotive 4498 in Garter blue with ‘Sir Nigel Gresley’ Name plates. Single Chimney. Full valances. 1928 Corridor Tender. Common TT A4 Class Features: High detail TT Scale model based on extensive research including and original works drawings. Heavy diecast chassis. Model Weight is 150 grams. High precision coreless motor. Brass axle bearings. Locomotive and Tender wheel electrical pickups. Kinematic rear coupling system. Pre-fitted acoustic speaker chamber and Sugarcube speaker. Next-18 Decoder socket. Metal buffers. Separately fitted brass safety valves and whistle. Separately fitted metal handrails. Accessory bag contains optional fit flanged trailing track wheelset, vacuum pipes and couplings. - TT:120 Scale

Hornby A1X Terrier 40 'Brighton' LB&SCR (TT)

A1X Terrier 40 'Brighton' LB&SCR Hornby proudly presents the TT:120 scale LB&SCR ‘Terrier’ 0-6-0T No. 40 ‘Brighton’. A beautifully detailed representation with all-new tooling, this finely crafted model perfectly captures the character of the original locomotive, resplendent in its striking yellow Stroudley ‘Improved Engine Green’ livery. Designed for smooth and reliable performance, the model features a coreless motor housed within a robust diecast body, ensuring excellent running characteristics and realistic weight distribution. The locomotive is DCC Ready with a 6-pin socket, allowing for straightforward digital conversion, while NEM tension lock couplings provide seamless compatibility with rolling stock. Perfect for enthusiasts and collectors alike, the TT:120 LB&SCR ‘Terrier’ No. 40 ‘Brighton’ embodies the charm and elegance of Victorian railway engineering. Pair with our exciting range of new TT:120 4-wheel coaches for historic authenticity. - DCC Ready 6-Pin Decoder Socket - TT:120 Scale

Hornby LMS Princess Coronation 6233 'Duchess of Sutherland' (TT)

LMS Princess Coronation 6233 'Duchess of Sutherland' Experience the grandeur of British steam heritage with the Hornby TT:120 LMS ‘Princess Coronation’ Class ‘Pacific’ 6233 ‘Duchess of Sutherland’. Designed by the legendary Sir William Stanier, this iconic 4-6-2 locomotive has been faithfully recreated in Era 3 livery and features a 5-pole skew-wound motor & NEM coupling system.  Metal buffers complete the premium finish while its DCC Ready 18-pin socket makes digital conversion effortless. Enhance your Duchess of Sutherland locomotive with a selection of Hornby’s meticulously crafted LMS coaches. - DCC Ready NEXT-18 Decoder Socket - TT:120 Scale

Hornby A1X Terrier 32655 BR Lined Black (Early Emblem) (TT)

A1X Terrier 32655 BR Lined Black (Early Emblem) Hornby’s newly tooled TT:120 BR ‘Terrier’ 0-6-0T 32655 captures the charm and history of this enduring class. Finished in the British Railways lined black livery with late crest, this model reflects the locomotive’s later years in service, offering a striking addition to any Era 4 layout. This highly detailed locomotive features a precision-engineered coreless motor, delivering smooth and consistent performance.  The diecast body enhances both durability and realism, while NEM tension lock couplings ensure effortless integration with rolling stock. Equipped with a 6-pin DCC Ready socket, the model offers seamless digital conversion for enhanced control and operation.  With its intricate lining, finely rendered details, and historically accurate livery, the BR ‘Terrier’ 0-6-0T 32655 captures the essence of a classic locomotive in its later years. Pair with our exciting range of new TT:120 4-wheel coaches for historic authenticity. - DCC Ready 6-Pin Decoder Socket - TT:120 Scale

Hornby LNER, J50 Class, 0-6-0T, 2793 (TT)

LNER, J50 Class, 0-6-0T, 2793 Includes: - LNER Black livery and represents the prototypical locomotive at the start of its working life. Featuring - All wheel pickups and an ABS cab area - Accessory bag - Tulig style couplings - 3 Pole Motor - 6 PIN DCC Socket - TT:120 Scale  

Hornby BR (Early), J50 Class, 0-6-0T, 68983 (TT)

BR (Early), J50 Class, 0-6-0T, 68983 - Era 4 Includes: - BR Black livery with a BR early crest emblazoned on the bodysides. - All wheel pickups and an ABS cab area - Accessory bag - Tulig style couplings - 3 Pole Motor - 6 PIN DCC Socket - TT:120 Scale