Hornby R30134TXS

LMS, Princess Royal Class 'The Turbomotive', 4-6-2, 6202 - Era 3 (Sound Fitted)

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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:
R30134TXS
GTIN:
5063129010362
RRP:
£312.99
Catalogue:
2023 Range
Release date:
2023

Model details

Finish
Painted
Motor
5 Pole Skew wound
Colour
Red
DCC status
Sound fitted
Minimum radius curve
2nd Radius (438mm)
Livery
LMS crimson lake
Power pickup
All wheels
Coupling
NEM / Tension lock
Buffers
Sprung Metal Buffers
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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