R30475SS Hornby BR Class 5MT Late BR 45473 - Steam Generator

The latest addition to our fleet of LMS Class 5MT model locomotives features our innovative steam generator technology. This highly detailed OO gauge model sends out burst of steam in time with the movement of the wheels for the most realistic running. Fitted with HM7000, it also includes sound and control from your mobile device. With sprung metal buffers and NEM tension lock couplings, this is an impressive locomotive for your model railway layout.

History

The Wiiliam Stanier-designed Class 5 was introduced in 1934 onto the LMS and by the time the last was built in 1951, the class was 842-strong. No. 45473 was completed at Derby in May 1943, entering service as 5473 and spending much of its working life in Scotland, being part of Perth’s allocation at the time of Nationalisation in 1948 and finishing its career at Dundee Tay Bridge. From there, it was withdrawn in November 1966 and subsequently scrapped at W.H. Arnott, Young at Co. Ltd, Carmyle, Glasgow the following February.

Specific to R30475SS

• Running number 45473
• BR Mixed Traffic livery
• Matt smokebox and cab roof finish.
• 5MT long wheelbase configuration.
• Flickering firebox.
• Fluted die-cast connecting rods.
• Walschaerts valve gear.
• Parallel buffer stocks.

Common Class 5MT features

• High detail OO gauge model based on extensive research and original works drawings.
• Pre-fitted 21-pin HM7000 decoder and speaker. The decoder compatible with NMRA DCC controllers, HM7000 APP control and has the Merchant Navy sound profile pre-installed for accurate locomotive sounds, synchronised with the chuff rate.
• Pre-fitted Gen 2 steam generator system featuring an optical sensor for accurate chuff rate synchronised with the wheel speed. Steam output is created using piezo element technology. This is a cold water-based system (no heating element).
• Die-cast chassis and running plate. Model weight is 360 grams.
• High detail cab and fully decorated backhead with decorated instrument dials.
• HM7000 Power Bank compatible.
• Powerful 5 pole skew wound motor.
• Illuminated flickering firebox.
• Illuminated head lamps and tail lamps (can be controlled using a DCC Decoder).
• Quick release locomotive to tender connector.
• Pogo pin wheel pickup arrangement for easy pickup servicing.
• Electrical pickups on main drive wheels and tender wheels.
• Die-cast connecting rods and valve gear.
• Prototypical size metal handrails with brass stanchions.
• Brass main drive bearings.
• Opening cab roof vent.
• Adjustable cab doors.
• Sprung metal buffers.
• Front and rear NEM coupling pocket.
• Accessory bag contains tablet catcher, vacuum pipes, lamps and couplings.
• Separately fitted lamps. Lamp code can be changed.
• Separately fitted simulated coal load.