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Hornby R1157

West Coast Highlander Train Set

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Prototype Eras
Era 2 (1875 to 1923) Pre-grouping
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)

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^* Class names often change over the lifespan of a locomotive, so this is not necessarily the class name used by the operator in the period modelled.

Hornby West Coast Highlander Train Set – a model locomotive in pristine finish bearing the running number WCR. It measures 108 mm in length and is fitted with a Type 7 motor; it does not support DCC operation. The minimum curve radius is 371 mm (first radius).

The model represents a Caledonian Railway 264 “Pug” steam locomotive in West Coast Railways livery, with a 0‑4‑0ST wheel arrangement. It is based on the design of Dugald Drummond and depicts the period 1885–1908, i.e., the pre‑grouping era. The manufacturer part number is R1157.