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Hornby R3648

Bluebell Railway SECR, H Class, 0-4-4T, No.263 - Era 11 – Collector Club Exclusive

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Prototype Eras
Era 2 (1875 to 1923) Pre-grouping
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation
Era 11 (2016 to 2026) The Last Days of Privatisation

Livery and condition as preserved - eras show both original and preservation era, where applicable.

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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 Bluebell Railway SECR H‑Class 0‑4‑4T locomotive, number 263, is a Collector Club Exclusive released in Era 11. The model is finished in pristine condition with a lined green livery and carries the original running number 263.

It measures 132 mm in length, is DCC Ready with an eight‑pin socket, and features a five‑pole skew‑wound motor. The locomotive can negotiate a minimum curve of the 2nd radius (438 mm), picks up power from all wheels, and uses NEM/tension‑lock couplings. Representing the South Eastern & Chatham Railway H‑class built at SECR Ashford Works between 1904 and 1915 (66 produced), the model depicts a steam‑powered 0‑4‑4T engine designed by Harry Wainwright and operated by the SECR. Manufacturer part number is R3648, and it represents the current era.