Hornby R30274 LMS Stanier 5MT Black 5 5047

Known as ˜Black Fives, or in Scotland as ˜Hikers, Staniers 5MT 4-6-0s were one of the most numerous classes of locomotives built in the UK. Around 842 examples were built at a variety of locations, including the railways own works at Crewe, Derby and Horwich, plus private builders Vulcan Foundry and Armstrong Whitworth, the latter building the most with 327 machines. No. 5047 was built at Vulcan Foundry, Newton-le-Willows in 1935 with a domeless boiler and spent most of its career in Scotland. It was withdrawn from St. Margarets shed, Edinburgh in July 1966 as BR No. 45047.This model features a powerful 5-pole skew-wound motor, flickering firebox and working lamps and is fully compatible with the HM7000 21-pin decoder for full DCC, sound and lighting control.Specific to R30274Running number 5047Red-lined LMS liveryMatt smokebox and cab roof finish5MT short wheelbase configurationFlickering fireboxFlush-faced die-cast connecting rodsWalschaerts valve gearExtended height chimneyParallel buffer stocks.Common Black 5 2023 FeaturesHighly detailed OO-gauge model based on extensive research and original works drawingsDie-cast chassis and running plate. Model weight is 360 gramsHighly detailed cab and fully decorated backhead with decorated instrument dialsHM7000 21-pin sound decoder compatibleHM7000 Power Bank compatiblePowerful 5-pole skew-wound motorIlluminated flickering fireboxIlluminated head lamps and tail lamps (can be controlled using a DCC decoder)Quick-release locomotive to tender connectorPogo pin wheel pick-up arrangement for easy pick-up servicingElectrical pick-ups on main drive wheels and tender wheelsDie-cast connecting rods and valve gearPrototypical size metal handrails with brass stanchionsBrass main drive bearingsOpening cab roof ventAdjustable cab doorsSprung metal buffersFront and rear NEM coupling pocketAccessory bag contains tablet catcher, vacuum pipes, lamps and couplingsSeparately fitted lamps (lamp code can be changed)Separately fitted simulated coal load. Safety Warning Detailed scale model. Not suitable for children under 14 years. Please refer to safety notes in enclosed instruction leaflet. Colours and content may differ from those illustrated. Please retain these details and address for future reference.