Hornby R3284TTS

RailRoad LNER, A1 Class, 4-6-2, 4472 'Flying Scotsman' - Era 3

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

Manufacturer description

Following the financial collapse of Flying Scotsman plc. in November 2003, 4472 Flying Scotsman was put up for auction by property consultants GVA Grimley. This prompt fears that the iconic locomotive would be sold overseas and never run on British rails again. Placing a value on the iconic locomotive was considered to be rather akin to valuing the crown jewels. But with two International buyers being interested in purchasing Flying Scotsman, a 'Save Our Scotsman' campaign was launched by the National Railway Museum.

With a bid of £2.31 million, comprising £441,644 raised by public donations, a £365,000 match funding from the Virgin Group and a £1.8 million grant from the National Heritage Memorial Fund meant the campaign succeeded and Flying Scotsman was incorporated into the National Collection in April 2004 in LNER Apple Green livery and numbered as 4472.

The Flying Scotsman returned to York on May 29, 2004 to open the NRM's Railfest 2004. Cheered on by thousands of onlookers and with the City of York Pipe Band marching alongside, Flying Scotsman broke a banner across the track whilst the collection of attending locomotives blew their whistles in welcome.

Produced under license for SCMG Enterprises Ltd. © SCMGE. Every purchase supports the museum.

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Catalogue listing

Brand
Hornby
Range
Railroad
Product Code
R3284TTS
GTIN
5010963287955
RRP
£199.99
Release date
July 2015

Model details

Colour
Green
Coupling
NEM
DCC status
TTS fitted
Finish
Painted
Gauge
OO
Livery
Apple/Doncaster Green, Lined (Silver)
Minimum radius curve
2nd Radius (438mm)
Motor
5 pole skew wound
Name
Flying Scotsman
Power pickup
Driving wheels and tender wheels
Running number
4472

Prototype information

Introduced
1923
Used for
Express Passenger
Locomotive class*
Class A1
Operator
LNER
Motive power
Steam
Wheel arrangement
4-6-2
Designer
Sir Nigel Gresley
Built
1922-1935
Built by
Doncaster Works
Total produced
52

* 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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