Hornby R2688 Class A4 4-6-2 4498 "Sir Nigel Gresley" in LNER Blue (70th Anniversary ltd edition)
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Class A4 4-6-2 4498 "Sir Nigel Gresley" in LNER Blue (70th Anniversary ltd edition)
DCC Ready. 8-pin socket
When Frank Hornby launched his famous Hornby Dublo range of models in 1938 he created a scale of model railways that has grown and developed over the last 70 years. The range initially contained just two locomotives, an 0-6-2 and the LNER Class A4 "Sir Nigel Gresley". In celebration of 70 years of Hornby "OO" scale models a special limited edition of the "Sir Nigel Gresley" locomotive in packaging reminiscent of the classic Hornby pack designs of days gone by has been created with each of the 2008 models produced being supplied with a special numbered limited edition certificate. Loco is fitted with a 5-pole motor
Bodyshell
Bodyshells represented (of Prototypes) |
Double Chimney Full skirt Partial skirt Single chimney |
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Drain cocks Handrails Lamp irons Nameplates - etched - require fitting Pipe work Reverser Safety valve Safety valves - turned brass Tender handbrakes Water scoop Whistle |
Bodyshell - separately-fitted details - in detailing pack (where applicable) |
Drain cocks |
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) |
Pipework (for front) Pipework (for rear) |
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 Fallplate Footplate doors Glazing |
Chassis/underframe detail |
Brake rigging chassis Correct-thickness "stamped" rods Fluted connecting rods with oily finish Pipework Speedometer cable Sprung front bogie |
Detail pack also contains... |
Replacement finescale wheelset(s) |
Tender |
Has enclosure for speaker Houses digital decoder Houses PCB |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Chemically-blackened |
Mechanical
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 boiler Within chassis Within tender |
Working cosmetic features |
Roof vent |
Electrical
DCC Capability: |
DCC Ready. 8-pin socket |
DCC speaker |
Provision for 28mm round speaker |
Motor location |
Locomotive |
Motor type |
5-pole (standard) |
Pickups |
Driving and leading wheels and tender only |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
This product belongs to the following era(s):
Era 3 The Big Four - LMS GWR LNER & SR