Hornby unveils all- newGWR LargePrairie tank inOOscale
HORNBY’S latestOOgaugereleases includes anall- newGWRsteam locomotive, fresh liveryvariantsof its‘ Terrier’modelsandnewwagons, examplesofwhich canbefoundin preservation at several heritage lines.
The long anticipatednew model of GWR’s Class 51xx/ 61xx Large Prairie includes all- new tooling; a detailed bodyshell and underframe; separately fitted detailing parts; NEM couplings; and a five- pole skew wound motor.
Hornby said in a statement:“It seems a long time sincewe visited the Didcot Railway Centre back in August 2017 to measure upNo. 4144. Due to unavoidable circumstances, it has taken a little longer for the model to come to market than we would have liked. However, we are sure that you will all agree that the wait has been worthwhile and we look forward to seeing images of the models running on your layouts soon.”
Available in both digital ready ( with the provision of an eight- pin socket) and factory digital fitted forms, livery variants include: No. 6145 inBRblack with early emblem; No. 6110 inGWR green; No. 4154 inGWR green; and preserved example No. 4160 inBR lined green with late crest.
Hornby has also produced a newly tooled model of its A1/ A1X Class ‘ Terrier’ 0- 6- 0T. The initial run has included several of the more popular liveries carried by the delightful locomotives, with accurate tooling variations reflecting the givenperiod in their careers.
Features include separately fitted detailing parts; NEM couplings, a three- pole skew wound motor; a diecast chassis; and digital capability with a six- pin socket. Livery variants comprise SECR green, LSWR green, LBSCR improved engine green, and SR olive green.
Set to join the line- up are Carisbrooke in SR malachite green with BR lettering and Merton in LBSCR improved engine green, produced in commemorativeHornby centenary year packaging.
Wagons are not forgotten either. While the GWR‘ MacawH’and BR ‘ Bogie Bolster A’are established models in Hornby’s range, a new batch is now available. The detailed finish includes fine livery applications and separately applied stanchions.
Two examples can be found in the heritage sector today – at the North YorkshireMoors Railway and GloucestershireWarwickshire Railway.
Due to their short length, they proved tobe popular with BR for conversion to crane runners. Three survive inpreservation in that role – at the Gwili, Great Central and Dean Forest railways.