Hornby OO 4-6-2 Class 8P Duke of Gloucester BR (2013)
Dave Martin
Model overview
71000 'Duke of Gloucester' in Somerset in July 2010. ©Hugh Llewelyn
4-6-2 Class 8P Duke of Gloucester BR
Scale: OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Manufacturer: Hornby - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2013
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. 8-pin socket
Manufacturer: Hornby - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2013
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. 8-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Chimney Dome Handrails Nameplates - etched - require fitting Pipe work Safety valves - turned brass Smoke deflectors Smokebox door dart Smokebox door numberplate Tender ladder Tender water tank Water tank caps Whistle - turned brass |
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) |
Cosmetic coupling Pipework (for front) Pipework (for rear) |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) |
Cosmetic coupling - hook only Sprung buffers |
Cab, footplate & interior detail |
Detailed & painted Fallplate Glazing |
Chassis/underframe detail |
Brake rigging chassis Correct-thickness "stamped" rods Fluted connecting rods with oily finish Footsteps Pipework Sand boxes Sanding gear |
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) |
4 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) |
Within chassis |
Electrical
DCC Capability: |
DCC Ready. 8-pin socket |
DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Motor location |
Locomotive |
Motor type |
3-pole with flywheel |
Pickups |
Driving wheels only |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
Products awaiting categorisation
| Scale | Brand | Image | Construction Type | DCC Capability | Product Code | Product Title | Livery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Hornby |
|
RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket |
R30520 View |
RailRoad Class 8P 4-6-2 BR Green Early Emblem 71000 'Duke of Gloucester' Steam Locomotive | BR green with early emblem |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Hornby |
|
RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC fitted, with sound |
R30520TXS View |
RailRoad Class 8P 4-6-2 BR Green Early Emblem 71000 'Duke of Gloucester' Steam Locomotive - DCC Sound | BR green with early emblem |