Hornby R3992

LNER, A4 Class, 4-6-2, 4491 'Commonwealth Of Australia' - Era 3

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

Manufacturer description

One of the streamlined A4 Class created by Sir Nigel Gresley, 'Commonwealth of Australia' bore the original LNER number 4491, before its change to No. 12, and 60012 under British Railways. Entering service in 22 June 1937, 'Commonwealth of Australia was withdrawn in 20 August 1964 after 27 years of service under both Grouping and Nationalisation.

Catalogue listing

Brand
Hornby
Product Code
R3992
GTIN
5055286689888
RRP
£217.99
Catalogue
2022 Range
Release date
June 2023

Model details

DCC status
DCC Ready 21 pin socket
Finish
Painted
Motor
5 Pole Skew wound
Colour
Blue
Minimum radius curve
2nd Radius (438mm)
Livery
Garter Blue
Name
Commonwealth Of Australia
Power pickup
Driving and leading wheels and tender only
Coupling
NEM / Tension lock
Gauge
OO
Running number
4491

Prototype information

Locomotive class*
A4 Class
Operator
LNER
Motive power
Steam
Wheel arrangement
4-6-2
Max speed
90 mph
Designer
Sir Nigel Gresley
Built
1935-1938
Built by
LNER Doncaster Works
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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