Add a classic Great Western Railway express locomotive to your collection with the newly tooled GWR Saint Class No. 2975 ‘Lord Palmer’. Produced in detailed 1:76 scale OO Gauge, this beautifully crafted steam locomotive captures the elegance and engineering excellence of one of the GWR’s most influential locomotive classes.

Originally entering service in March 1905 as No. 175, the locomotive was later named Viscount Churchill before being renumbered 2975 in 1912. Renamed Sir Ernest Palmer in 1924 and finally Lord Palmer in 1933 following Ernest Palmer's elevation to the peerage, the locomotive enjoyed nearly four decades of service on the Great Western Railway. Following extensive damage in an accident at Appleford in 1942, it was eventually withdrawn from service in November 1944 after an impressive 39 years of operation.

This highly detailed Hornby model features sprung metal buffers, NEM couplings, and a 21-pin DCC-ready socket, allowing easy installation of an HM7000 decoder (sold separately) for advanced digital control and sound upgrades.

Perfect for collectors, railway enthusiasts, and Great Western Railway modellers.

Suitable for ages 14 and up.

Key Features

• GWR Saint Class No. 2975 ‘Lord Palmer’ steam locomotive
• Newly tooled 1:76 scale OO Gauge model
• Authentic Great Western Railway livery and detailing
• DCC Ready with 21-pin decoder socket
• Compatible with HM7000 decoder upgrades
• Finely detailed bodywork and running gear
• Smooth running performance
• Sprung metal buffers for enhanced realism
• NEM couplings fitted
• Suitable for Radius 2 curves
• Ideal for GWR-themed layouts and collections
• Suitable for ages 14+

Historical Background

The Saint Class was one of the Great Western Railway’s most important locomotive designs and influenced many future GWR classes. No. 2975 enjoyed a distinguished career under several names, including Viscount Churchill, Sir Ernest Palmer, and finally Lord Palmer. After nearly 40 years of service, the locomotive was withdrawn in 1944 following damage sustained in an accident while hauling a goods train near Appleford.

Technical Specifications

• Scale: 1:76 OO Gauge
• Class: Saint Class
• Operator: GWR
• Designer: GWR
• DCC Status: DCC Ready (21-pin Socket)
• Minimum Curve: Radius 2
• Couplings: NEM Couplings
• Buffers: Sprung Metal Buffers
• Length: 25.4 cm
• Height: 5.5 cm
• Width: 3.5 cm