Hornby OO 4-6-2 Class A4 LNER (2023)
Model overview
4464 'Bittern' at Barrow Hill Halt in April 2012. ©Hugh Llewelyn
4-6-2 Class A4 LNER
Scale: OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Manufacturer: Hornby - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2023
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. 8-pin socket
Manufacturer: Hornby - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2023
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. 8-pin socket
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
Body Construction |
Partial diecast with plastic 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 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 |
