Hornby R2463 Class 8F 2-8-0 48739 in BR black with late crest - weathered
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Class 8F 2-8-0 48739 in BR black with late crest - weathered
DCC Ready. 8-pin socket
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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 specification of the model includes articulated coupling rods, metal handrails and is powered by a 5 pole motor housed in the loco body. Manufactured to Hornby Super Detail standard 5-pole motor located in locomotive Suitable for use on Hornby second radius curved track (438mm) or greater.
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