THREE HORNBY CLASS 91S SOON TO HIT THE SHOPS

Further running samples of the Class 91 have been assessed by Hornby and the arrival of the finished models in the shops is now not far off. Specification has been upgraded since they were first announced as a replacement for the obsolete model first released in 1990. They have a higher level of detail including a newly tooled pantograph, etched grilles and retractable buffers too.

A 21-pin DCC interface socket is now standard and this has provided the opportunity to equip the Class 91s with additional lighting features. They include cab lighting, the ability to switch off the inner end running lights when coupled to stock and improved LED lighting. Three liveries will be offered in the first batch including InterCity Swallow, GNER blue and LNER red and white for £217.99.

GNER No. 91117 and InterCity No. 91002 are two of the three Class 91s making up the first batch of the model.

The current LNER red and white livery is applied to one of the three Class 91s set for release in the coming weeks as No. 91118.