Hornby R2731X

Stanier 4MT 2-6-4T 42587 BR early black (DCC Fitted)

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Prototype Era
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest

Catalogue listing

Brand
Hornby
Product Code
R2731X
RRP
£102.75

Model details

Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Tooling date
2008
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Name
W.P. Allen
Motor
5 pole skew wound
Minimum radius curve
2nd Radius (438mm)
Livery
Lined Black with Early Emblem
Minimum radius
Radius 2
Coupling type
Tension lock
DCC status
DCC Fitted
Chassis construction
Plastic & metal
Finish
Pristine
Running number
42587

Prototype information

Wheel configuration
2-6-4T
Tractive effort
24,670 lbf
Operated by
London, Midland & Scottish Railway
British Railways
Main duties
Passenger Services
Locomotive type
Steam
Build date
1935 to 1943
Builder
LMS Derby Works
North British Locomotive Co
Total built
206
In service until
1967
Locomotive class*
London, Midland & Scottish Railway 4P (Stanier)
Motive power
Steam
Built
August 1948
Total produced
206

* 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.

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