Hornby R30456 Hornby Dublo: LNER - Class A4 - 2509 'Silver Link' (Silver Jubilee Collection) N Gauge

Hornby R30456 Hornby Dublo: LNER - Class A4 - 2509 'Silver Link' (Silver Jubilee Collection) N GaugeMarking 90 years since its record breaking debut, the Hornby Dublo LNER Class A4 2509 'Silver Link' a fitting addition to any railway enthusiasts layout. Expertly designed, the chassis and body of this impressive model is manufactured out of die cast metal and is fitted with a 5 pole skew wound motor for superior traction and pulling power. The model has a flickering firebox and is DCC Ready with a 21 pin socket, allowing easy conversion for digital

Where loads dictated

DCC Features

The Class was originally allocated to the Eastern Region

with examples from mid-1947 replacing the open cab with a fully enclosed cab that featured several ad-hoc styles of front window

The LMS ‘Twins’ – Nos

The grey and orange GBRf livery remained until April 2015 when the locomotive was repainted into the more common blue and orange GBRf livery

Separately applied metal detail parts

Plated Water Filler Hatch

the locomotive was donated to the fledgling Fife Railway Preservation Group

Powerful 5 Pole Motor

Pristine BR Green (Late Crest) livery

The locomotive started out life hauling freight however after a year it was moved to Keith where it ran passenger services