Hornby R888

Class A4 4-6-2 Sir Nigel Gresley 4498 in LNER Blue

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

Catalogue listing

Brand
Hornby
Product Code
R888

Model details

Finish
Pristine
Name
Sir Nigel Gresley
Livery
Garter Blue
DCC status
DCC Not compatible
Minimum radius curve
2nd Radius (438mm) +
Tooling date
1979
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Chassis construction
Lightweight
Coupling mount
Fixed
Coupling type
Tension lock
Minimum radius
Radius 2
Running number
4498

Prototype information

Locomotive type
Steam
Builder
LNER Doncaster Works
Build date
1935 to 1938
Total built
35
Tractive effort
35,455 lbf
Top speed
90 mph (in regular service)
126.4 mph (maximum recorded)
Wheel configuration
4-6-2
Operated by
LNER
British Railways
Main duties
Express Passenger
In service until
1966
Locomotive class*
London & North Eastern Railway A4
Motive power
Steam
Built
1935-19381937
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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