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Hornby R9287

Thomas & Friends™ - Thomas the Tank Engine

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Prototype Eras
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

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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 Thomas & Friends – Thomas the Tank Engine is a OO gauge model train produced by Hornby. It depicts the iconic character in the standard Thomas the Tank Engine livery.

The model has a 0-6-0T wheel arrangement and all wheels are powered for pickup. It is compatible with Digital Command Control (DCC) but does not include a socket, using a Scalextric‑type motor. The minimum curve radius is specified as radius 1. It is classified as Class E2 LBSCR and carries the manufacturer part number R9287.

No specific historical period is indicated for this model.