- Stock: In Stock
- Brand: Hornby
- Model: 5063129026660
- Weight: 1.30kg
- Dimensions: 41.00cm x 15.00cm x 10.00cm
- SKU: 5063129026660
Hornby Britannia Class 70001 'Lord Hurcomb' – BR Green | OO Gauge | DCC Ready
Step into steam-era prestige with this finely detailed Hornby model of Britannia Class No. 70001 'Lord Hurcomb', featuring a classic BR green livery and authentic design touches throughout.
Named after Cyril Hurcomb, the first director-general of the Ministry of War Transport, No. 70001 was built at Crewe in February 1951 and proudly served the Great Eastern region, hauling celebrated expresses like The Norfolkman. After over a decade of service and nearly 80,000 miles on the rails, the locomotive was retired in 1966.
Hornby now brings this historical icon to life with precision engineering, smooth performance, and elegant visual detailing — including a decorated smoke deflector with the 'Lord Hurcomb' nameplate. DCC-ready and compatible with the HM7000 Bluetooth® & DCC sound decoder, this model makes a compelling addition to any OO gauge layout.
Key Features:
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Historical Accuracy: A true-to-life replica of Britannia Class 70001 ‘Lord Hurcomb’
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Detailed Finish: BR green livery with handrails, smoke deflector nameplates, and realistic metal sprung buffers
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DCC Ready: 21-pin socket supports HM7000-21TXS Bluetooth® & DCC sound decoder
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Smooth Running: Equipped with a 5-pole skew wound motor for reliable performance
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Complete Package: Includes accessory bag with flanged wheel axle and instruction leaflet
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OO Gauge Compatible: Fits layouts with Radius 2 curves and above
Specifications:
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Scale: 1:76 (OO Gauge)
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Length: 28 cm
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Height: 5 cm
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Width: 3.5 cm
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Weight: 0.39 kg
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Wheel Configuration: 4-6-2
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Designer: Robert Riddles
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Class: Britannia
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Livery: BR Green
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Gauge: OO
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Minimum Curve: Radius 2
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Buffers: Metal Sprung Buffers
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Couplings: NEM
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DCC Compatibility: 21-pin socket, supports HM7000-21TXS decoder
Perfect For:
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Collectors of British steam locomotives
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Model railway hobbyists recreating post-war express services
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Enthusiasts of the Britannia Class and Eastern Region operations
Age 14+