Hornby R30400 Dublo BR Early - Princess Coronation - 46230 Duchess of Buccleuch Steam Loco - Era 4

Bring one of Britain's most impressive express steam locomotive classes to your railway with this detailed BR Princess Coronation Class No. 46230, presented in elegant lined Brunswick green and reproduced in OO Gauge / 1:76 scale.

Also widely known as the “Duchess” Class, Stanier's Princess Coronation locomotives were among the largest and most powerful express passenger steam locomotives to operate in Britain.

A total of 35 Princess Coronation Class locomotives were constructed at Crewe Works between 1937 and 1948. While a number of the class were originally built with streamlined casing, No. 6230 was the first locomotive of the third batch, comprising five locomotives constructed in non-streamlined form.

Entering service in June 1938 as LMS No. 6230, the locomotive was initially allocated to Camden.

Following the nationalisation of Britain's railways in 1948, it became British Railways No. 46230. The model depicts the locomotive in its handsome BR lined Brunswick green livery, representing its later British Railways service.

During this period, No. 46230 was based at Polmadie shed in Glasgow. Its working career eventually came to an end when the locomotive was withdrawn in December 1963.

With its imposing proportions, classic Stanier styling and distinctive Brunswick green finish, No. 46230 makes an impressive choice for enthusiasts recreating British Railways express passenger operations.

Key Features

• Princess Coronation Class No. 46230
• Also known as the “Duchess” Class
• Designed by Sir William Stanier
• Originally entered service as LMS No. 6230
• Built at Crewe Works
• Depicted in British Railways service
• Attractive BR lined Brunswick green livery
• Detailed 1:76 scale / OO Gauge
• DCC Ready
• Sprung metal buffers
• NEM couplings
• Minimum operating curve of Radius 2
• Supplied with additional detailing accessories

Historical Background

Stanier's Princess Coronation Class represented the pinnacle of LMS express passenger steam locomotive development.

Thirty-five members of the class were constructed between 1937 and 1948, with ten locomotives originally allocated to work the prestigious Coronation Scot service between London Euston and Glasgow.

No. 6230 was not one of the Coronation Scot locomotives. Instead, it became the first locomotive of the third production batch, consisting of five examples built without streamlined casing.

The locomotive entered service from Camden in June 1938. Following Nationalisation, it became BR No. 46230, later operating from Polmadie in Glasgow before withdrawal in December 1963.

Technical Specifications

Locomotive Number: 46230
Original LMS Number: 6230
Class: Princess Coronation Class
Common Name: Duchess Class
Designer: Stanier
Operator: British Railways (BR)
Livery: Lined Brunswick Green
Scale: 1:76
Gauge: OO Gauge
DCC Status: DCC Ready
DCC Socket: 21-Pin
Minimum Curve: Radius 2
Buffer Type: Sprung Metal Buffers
Coupling Type: NEM Couplings

Dimensions

Length: 29.6 cm
Width: 3.5 cm
Height: 5.5 cm
Weight: 1.3 kg

What's in the Box

• 1 x Princess Coronation Class No. 46230 Steam Locomotive
• 1 x Accessory Pack
• 1 x Set of Instructions

Accessory Pack Includes

• NEM pocket
• Steps
• Vacuum pipes
• Brake rods
• Drain cocks
• Flanged rear pony truck wheelset

DCC Information

A compatible decoder can therefore be installed to enable digital operation on a suitable DCC model railway system. A DCC decoder is not stated as included with the supplied product.

Perfect For

British Railways enthusiasts, LMS and Stanier collectors, steam locomotive fans and OO Gauge modellers recreating Britain's classic express passenger railway era.

The combination of the imposing Princess Coronation Class design, BR lined Brunswick green livery and No. 46230's historical connection with Polmadie makes this an excellent addition to a British steam-era locomotive collection.