Published on Monday 22 June 2026 by Hornby Model Railways
Take a first look at Hornby's brand-new LNER Class J52 No. 4225 (R30366).
In this video, we unbox and examine the latest addition to the Hornby range, featuring an all-new tooling of the iconic Great Northern Railway-designed 0-6-0 saddle tank locomotive. We'll explore the fine details, discuss the history of the prototype, and see what makes this model stand out.
Representing LNER No. 4225 in classic black livery, this OO gauge model includes a die-cast boiler, chassis and running plate, a powerful 5-pole motor, sprung metal buffers, and a 21-pin DCC socket compatible with HM7000 sound decoders.
Shop: uk.hornby.com/products/lner-class-j52-4225-r30366
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