Hornby R2462 Class 8F 2-8-0 48151 in BR black with late crest - as preserved
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Class 8F 2-8-0 48151 in BR black with late crest - as preserved
DCC Ready. 8-pin socket
Of the 852 Class 8F's built, 150 survived to 1968, the last year of steam traction on BR. They were therefore a common sight alongside diesels of both the green and blue livery periods. Despite their relatively small driving wheels these locomotives had a surprising turn of speed and were often used on passenger services. The specfification of the model includes articulated coupling rods, metal handrails and is powered by a 5 pole motor housed in the loco body. The model illustrated is pre-produciton and not to the Hornby 'Super Detail' standard Manufactured to Hornby Super Detail standard 5-pole motor located in locomotive Suitable for use on Hornby second radius curved track (438mm) or greater 48154 running number some models illustrated may have numbers differing from those available.
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Chimney Handrails Lamp irons Pipe work Reverser Safety valves - turned brass Smokebox door dart Tender water tank Whistle - turned brass |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) |
Cosmetic coupling - hook only Pipework - pre-fitted to front Pipework - pre-fitted to rear Sprung buffers |
Cab, footplate & interior detail |
Detailed & painted Footplate doors Glazing |
Chassis/underframe detail |
Correct-thickness "stamped" rods Fluted connecting rods with oily finish Sanding gear |
Detail pack also contains... |
Brake rigging |
Tender |
Houses digital decoder Houses PCB Permanently coupled to locomotive |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Chemically-blackened Painted |
Mechanical
Body Construction |
Plastic with metal parts |
Chassis construction |
Plastic & metal |
Coupling socket/mounting |
NEM pockets |
Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
2 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) |
Within chassis Within tender |
Electrical
DCC Capability: |
DCC Ready. 8-pin socket |
DCC speaker |
Provision for 23mm round speaker |
Motor location |
Locomotive |
Motor type |
5-pole (standard) |
Pickups |
Driving wheels and tender wheels |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
This product belongs to the following era(s):
Era 5 BR steam Late Crest