Hornby R3254

Class A4 4-6-2 4464 Bittern in LNER Garter Blue with etched nameplates - The Great Goodbye

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Prototype Eras
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation

Catalogue listing

Brand
Hornby
Product Code
R3254
RRP
£169.99

Model details

Tooling date
2004
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)
Coupling
NEM
Motor
5 pole skew wound
DCC status
DCC Ready 8 pin socket
Name
Bittern
Finish
Pristine
Livery
Garter Blue
Running number
4464

Prototype information

Main duties
Express Passenger
Operated by
LNER
British Railways
Wheel configuration
4-6-2
Total built
35
Build date
1935 to 1938
Builder
LNER Doncaster Works
Locomotive type
Steam
Top speed
90 mph (in regular service)
126.4 mph (maximum recorded)
In service until
1966
Tractive effort
35,455 lbf
Locomotive class*
London & North Eastern Railway A4
Motive power
Steam
Built
December 1937
Total produced
35

* 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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