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Hornby R3461

LNER, Thompson L1 Class, 2-6-4T, 67702 - Era 4

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Prototype Eras
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest

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^* 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.

Hornby LNER Thompson L1 Class 2‑6‑4T model, reference 67702, is supplied in a pristine condition. The locomotive is finished in Apple/Doncaster Green with silver lining. It carries the running number 67702 and measures 174 mm in length. The model is DCC ready with an 8‑pin socket and is equipped with a 5‑pole skew wound motor.

Power is collected from the driving wheels only and the minimum curve radius is the second radius of 438 mm. Coupling is provided by NEM/Tension lock. The locomotive is represented as a steam‑powered engine.

The prototype was built between 1945 and 1950, with a total of 100 examples produced. It belongs to the London & North Eastern Railway L1 class, operated by the London & North Eastern Railway and features a 2‑6‑4T wheel arrangement. The design is credited to Edward Thompson and construction was carried out at Doncaster Works, Darlington Works, North British Locomotive Co and Robert Stephenson & Hawthorns. The manufacturer part number is R3461 and the model depicts the British Railways early crest period.