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Hornby R3981 BR Standard 2MT 78054 - Era5

Hornby R3981 BR Standard 2MT 78054 - Era5

by Hornby
SKU HORR3981
$504.95 - $504.95
$504.95
$504.95 - $504.95
$504.95

Hornby R3981 BR Standard 2MT 78054 - Era5

Designed by R. A. Riddles and derived from Ivatt's LMS 2MT 2-6-0 locomotive design, itself a variation of Ivatt's Class 2 2-6-2T, the BR Standard Class 2 was the smallest of the BR standards and featured changes to the LMS design such as smaller cabs so that they could be used across the network where loading gauges were less generous. Darlington works was responsible for building the entire fleet of 65 engines and for a time construction of the LMS and BR designs overlapped. Like the LMS predecessor the BR design had a tender cab to enhance crew protection and visibility when running tender-first. Built as part of a batch of 10 destined for the Scottish Region, No. 78054 was built in 1955 and allocated to the Motherwell depot. The locomotive started out life hauling freight however after a year it was moved to Keith where it ran passenger services. The locomotive was also allocated to Aberdeen Ferryhill and Bathgate sheds before being withdrawn in December 1965.

Tech Specs

Item Length - Without Packaging (cm)
21.5
Item Scale
1:76 Scale 00 Gauge
Finish
Painted
Colour
Black
Gauge
OO
DCC Status
DCC Ready 8 pin socket
Operator
BR
Designer
Riddles
Wheel Configuration
2-6-0
Livery
BR Black
Minimum Curve (mm)
Radius 2
Motor
5 Pole Skew wound