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Prototype Era
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)
Catalogue listing
Brand
Hornby
Product Code
R2848X
RRP
£139.99
Model details
Tooling date
2010
Minimum radius
Radius 2
Coupling type
Tension lock
Chassis construction
Diecast
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Minimum radius curve
2nd Radius (438mm)
DCC status
DCC Fitted
Motor
5 pole skew wound
Livery
Green
Name
Tintagel Castle
Finish
Pristine
Running number
5011
Prototype information
In service until
1965
Main duties
Express Passenger
Operated by
Great Western Railway
British Railways
British Railways
Tractive effort
31,625 lbf
Wheel configuration
4-6-0
Total built
171
Build date
1923 to 1950
Builder
GWR/ BR Swindon Works
Locomotive type
Steam
Locomotive class*
Great Western Railway 4073 "Castle"
Motive power
Steam
Built
July 1927
Total produced
171
* 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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