Hornby R30511

L&MR - Planet Locomotive

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Prototype Era
Era 1 (1804 to 1874) Pioneering

Livery and condition as preserved - eras show both original and preservation era, where applicable.

Manufacturer description

The standout announcement from this months range launch is this delightful newly tooled model of Robert Stephenson’s L&MR ‘Planet’! Building on the success of our other Era 1 steam locomotives, ‘Planet’ is an impeccable replication of the historic Stephenson design, utilising high quality diecast and plastic mouldings to capture the distinctive shape of the locomotive. Initially available in its preserved condition, this wonderful model will be a great addition to any model railway collection.

Model Specification:

• High detail model of replica L&MR Planet locomotive based on extensive research
• Diecast locomotive chassis and tender body
• Coreless motor
• All-wheel pick up
• High detail cab backhead
• Decorated crew figures
• Separate buffers
• Numerous separately fitted parts such as steam pipes, control levers, strengthening truss rods, and handrails
• Accessory Bag
• Minimum 2nd radius

Electronics:

•  Next18 DCC decoder socket compatible with HM7000 system

Livery:

• As preserved in the Manchester Science Museum
• Wood grain printing on boiler
• Gold plated dome and boiler details

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

Hornby’s L&MR ‘Planet’ locomotive is a 2‑rail OO‑scale model that replicates the historic 1830 Robert Stephenson design. The model features a die‑cast chassis and tender body, a coreless motor, all‑wheel pickup and a range of separately fitted details such as steam pipes, control levers, truss rods and handrails. It is supplied with metal buffers, an NEM coupling and a Next18 18‑pin DCC decoder socket compatible with the HM7000 system.

The locomotive measures 110 mm in length and requires a minimum 2nd radius curve of 438 mm. An accessory bag is included. The livery is based on the preserved example in the Manchester Science Museum, with wood‑grain boiler printing and gold‑plated dome and boiler details.

The original ‘Planet’ was the ninth locomotive built for the Liverpool and Manchester Railway in 1830, the first to have inside cylinders. It was withdrawn by 1841 as newer designs rendered it obsolete. A working replica was constructed in 1992 by the Friends of the Museum of Science and Industry, Manchester.