Hornby R3993

LNER, A4 Class, 4-6-2, 4490 'Empire of India' - Era 3

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

Manufacturer description

Built in June 1937, 'Empire of India' was one of the A4s destined to haul LNER's new 'Coronation' express service. From new it was liveried in garter blue and paired with a corridor tender to allow crew changes between London and Edinburgh.

Under Edward Thompson 1946, re-numbering scheme 'Empire of India' became No. 11, and later 60011 under British Railways in 1948. The locomotive was fitted with a double chimney in 1958 and was withdrawn in 1964.

Catalogue listing

Brand:
Hornby
Product Code:
R3993
GTIN:
5055286689901
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
Empire of India
Power pickup
Driving and leading wheels and tender only
Coupling
NEM / Tension lock
Running number
4490

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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