Hornby R3997

BR, Princess Coronation Class, 4-6-2, 46245 'City of London' - Era 5

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Prototype Era
Era 5 (1957 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

Manufacturer description

LMS locomotive 6245 ‘City of London’ was built in 1943 and fitted with streamlined casing, which remained through the rest of the war and most of its LMS operation. The locomotive was eventually withdrawn and scrapped in September 1964 having spent the majority of its life based at the Camden Shed. In total ‘City of London’ covered over 1.4 million miles over the course of its life.

Catalogue listing

Brand
Hornby
Product Code
R3997
GTIN
5055286689925
RRP
£241.99
Catalogue
2022 Range
Release date
September 2023

Model details

Colour
Red
DCC status
DCC Ready 21 pin socket
Finish
Painted
Minimum radius curve
2nd Radius (438mm)
Motor
5 Pole Skew wound
Livery
Crimson
Gauge
OO
Running number
46245

Prototype information

Locomotive class*
Princess Royal
Operator
BR
Motive power
Steam
Wheel arrangement
4-6-2
Designer
Sir William Stanier
Built
1937-1948
Built by
LMS Crewe Works
Total produced
38

* 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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