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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
R2936
Model details
Tooling date
2007
Minimum radius
Radius 2
Coupling type
Tension lock
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Chassis construction
Plastic & metal
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Minimum radius curve
2nd Radius (438mm)
Motor
5 pole skew wound
DCC status
DCC Ready 8 pin socket
Livery
Maroon
Name
Illustrious
Finish
Pristine
Running number
5532
Prototype information
In service until
1966
Main duties
Express passenger
Operated by
London, Midland & Scottish RailwayBritish Railways
Wheel configuration
4-6-0
Locomotive type
Steam
Builder
North British Loco Company
LMS, Derby Works
LMS, Derby Works
Build date
1927 to 1930
Total built
70
Tractive effort
33,150 lbf
Locomotive class*
London, Midland & Scottish Railway 6P Patriot
Motive power
Steam
Built
August 1948
Total produced
52
* 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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