Hornby R30134

LMS, Princess Royal Class 'The Turbomotive', 4-6-2, 6202 - Era 3

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Prototype Era
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)

Manufacturer description

Stanier’s Turbomotive, often referred to as ‘The Turbo’ was an experimental non-condensing steam turbine locomotive inspired by similar Swedish Ljungström locomotives. No. 6202 was built as the third of the 'Princess Royal' Class by Stanier, an attempt to innovate steam locomotive technology with the advent of Dieselisation and Grouping upending the traditional notions of rail transport.

Catalogue listing

Brand
Hornby
Product Code
R30134
GTIN
5055286698026
RRP
£266.49
Catalogue
2022 Range
Release date
July 2023

Model details

Colour
Crimson
DCC status
DCC Ready 21 pin socket
Finish
Painted
Minimum radius curve
2nd Radius (438mm)
Livery
Crimson Lake
Motor
5 pole skew wound
Power pickup
All wheels
Coupling
NEM / Tension lock
Gauge
OO
Running number
6202

Prototype information

Locomotive class*
London, Midland & Scottish Railway Princess Royal (Turbomotive)
Operator
LMS
Motive power
Steam
Wheel arrangement
4-6-2
Designer
Sir William Stanier
Built
1935
Built by
LMS Crewe Works

* 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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