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Hornby R3642

BR, Princess Coronation Class, 4-6-2, 46232 'Duchess of Montrose' - Era 4

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Prototype Era
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest

Manufacturer description

Catalogue listing

Brand
Hornby
Product Code
R3642
GTIN
5055286646331
RRP
£189.99
Release date
2019

Model details

Finish
Pristine
Livery
Green with Early Emblem
DCC status
DCC Ready 8 pin socket
Motor
5 pole skew wound
Coupling
NEM
Minimum radius curve
2nd Radius (438mm)
Based on preserved
No
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Interior lighting
No
Directional lighting
No
Passenger figures
No
Pickup in tender
No
Tooling date
2017

Prototype information

Main duties
Express Passenger
Total built
38 Total
(33 Built Streamlined - later removed)
Build date
1937 to 1948
Builder
LMS Crewe Works
Locomotive type
Steam
Operated by
London, Midland & Scottish Railway
British Railways
Wheel configuration
4-6-2
Tractive effort
40,000 lbf
In service until
1964
Locomotive class*
London, Midland & Scottish Railway 8P Coronation
Motive power
Steam
Wheel arrangement
4-6-2
Built by
LMS Crewe Works

* 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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Hornby BR Princess Coronation Class model, reference R3642, represents LMS 8P Coronation locomotive number 46232 named Duchess of Montrose. The model is finished in pristine condition and carries the early British Railways green livery with the early crest emblem.

The locomotive is built to a length of 299 mm, features a 5‑pole skew‑wound motor, DCC ready 8‑pin socket, NEM couplings and a minimum radius of 438 mm (second radius). It runs on steam motive power and is suitable for a 4‑6‑2 wheel arrangement.

Designed by William Stanier and constructed at LMS Crewe Works between 1937 and 1948, a total of 38 of the original locomotives were produced for British Railways. The model accurately depicts the British Railways early crest period.

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