Hornby R3126X

Class 5205 2-8-0T 5243 in BR black with late crest - DCC fitted - Analogue Compatible

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Prototype Era
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

Catalogue listing

Brand
Hornby
Product Code
R3126X
RRP
£137.49

Model details

Tooling date
2013
Coupling type
Tension lock
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Chassis construction
Plastic & metal
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Passenger figures
No
Pickup in tender
No
Interior lighting
No
Directional lighting
No
Based on preserved
No
Minimum radius curve
2nd Radius (438mm)
Coupling
NEM
Motor
3 pole & flywheel
Finish
Pristine
Livery
Black with Late Crest
Minimum radius
Radius 2
DCC status
DCC Fitted

Prototype information

In service until
1965
Main duties
Heavy freight
Operated by
Great Western Railway
British Railways
Wheel configuration
2-8-0T
Tractive effort
31,450 lbf
Total built
105
Build date
1910 to 1923
Locomotive type
Steam
Builder
GWR Swindon Works
Locomotive class*
Great Western Railway 5205
Motive power
Steam

* 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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