Hornby R30459 Hornby Dublo LNER Class A4 4-6-2 2512 Silver Fox 90th Anniversary Collection

Product Description A true icon of the LNERs streamlined era, the Hornby Dublo LNER ˜A4 Class 2512 ˜Silver Fox joins the 90th Anniversary Collection in honour of one of Britains most distinctive express locomotives. This beautifully engineered model captures every detail of the original, from its aerodynamic profile to its refined finish. The model features a flickering firebox and is DCC Ready with a 21-pin socket for effortless digital conversion. The model is manufactured from die-cast metal for maximum traction and has a 5 pole motor to power this impressive express locomotive enabling it to haul any rake of coaches at impressive speeds.Complete with an accessories pack for additional detailing and crew figures, ˜Silver Fox is a standout addition to the Hornby Dublo 90th Anniversary CollectionHistory˜Silver Fox followed a similar pattern to its fellow ˜Silver Jubilee A4s with its silver/grey livery giving way to Garter Blue in 1937 and then plain black during the war years. Its number changed to 17 under the LNERs 1946 renumbering system, which was prefixed by BR with ˜600 following nationalisation in 1948, though the number 60017 wasnt applied until April 1949. It was painted BR blue the following year, and then BR lined green in December 1952. A Kylchap double-chimney was fitted in May 1957, the condition in which the ˜Pacific was withdrawn from New England (Peterborough) shed in October 1963. 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.