Hornby R1234

Starter train set - Hogwarts Express - Harry Potter range

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Prototype Era
Era 11 (2016 to 2026) The Last Days of Privatisation

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Catalogue listing

Brand
Hornby
Product Code
R1234
GTIN
5055286654527
RRP
£199.99
Release date
2019

Model details

Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Livery
Harry Potter - Hogwarts Railways
Chassis construction
Plastic & metal
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Coupling type
Tension lock
Minimum radius
Radius 2
Tooling date
2015
DCC status
DCC Ready (8 pin socket)
Finish
Pristine
Minimum radius curve
2nd Radius (438mm)
Motor
3 pole & flywheel
Based on preserved
No
Interior lighting
No
Pickup in tender
No
Passenger figures
No
Features
Directional lighting

Prototype information

Locomotive type
Steam
Builder
GWR Swindon Works
Build date
1928 to 1943
Total built
258
Tractive effort
27,275 lbf
Wheel configuration
4-6-0
Operated by
Great Western Railway
British Railways
Main duties
Mixed Traffic
In service until
1965
Class
Great Western Railway 4900
Motive power
Steam
Coach type
BR Mark 1
TOPS classification
(SK) Second Corridor

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