Hornby R30415 BR (Early) Patriot Class Sir Robert Turnbull 45540 Steam Loco OO Scale Era 3

Add an historically interesting British express passenger locomotive to your collection with this detailed model of BR Patriot Class 4-6-0 No. 45540 “Sir Robert Turnbull”, presented in its post-rebuild British Railways condition and reproduced in OO Gauge / 1:76 scale.

No. 45540 enjoyed a career spanning both LMS and British Railways service and underwent a significant transformation during its working life. Originally emerging from Crewe Works in August 1933 as No. 5901, the locomotive was subsequently renumbered 5540.

A major change came in October 1947, when the locomotive was rebuilt with a Stanier taper boiler. This upgrade resulted in its power classification being increased from 6P to 7P, reflecting the improved capabilities of the rebuilt locomotive.

Following the formation of British Railways, it became BR No. 45540 in May 1948.

This model represents “Sir Robert Turnbull” after rebuilding, making it particularly appealing to enthusiasts interested in the development of LMS locomotive designs and their subsequent careers under British Railways.

The locomotive is supplied DCC Ready with a 21-pin decoder socket and is compatible with the Hornby HM7000-21TXS Bluetooth® & DCC Sound Decoder, providing an upgrade path for modellers wanting digital and sound operation.

Key Features

• BR Patriot Class No. 45540
• Named “Sir Robert Turnbull”
• Classic 4-6-0 wheel arrangement
• Presented in post-rebuild condition
• Rebuilt with a Stanier taper boiler
• Detailed OO Gauge / 1:76 scale
• DCC Ready
• Factory-fitted 21-pin decoder socket
• Compatible with HM7000-21TXS Bluetooth® & DCC Sound Decoder
• Wide tension lock couplings
• Moulded plastic buffers
• Minimum operating curve of Radius 2
• Driver and fireman figures included
• Vacuum pipes included
• Instructions included

History of No. 45540

The locomotive began its working life as No. 5901, emerging from Crewe Works in August 1933. It was later renumbered 5540.

In October 1947, No. 5540 underwent a significant rebuild and received a Stanier taper boiler. The rebuild resulted in the locomotive moving from power classification 6P to 7P.

Under British Railways ownership, the locomotive was renumbered 45540 in May 1948.

Its name, “Sir Robert Turnbull”, had previously been carried by withdrawn Large Claughton locomotive No. 1161. The name honoured Sir Robert Turnbull, a former General Manager of the London and North Western Railway (LNWR) who was knighted in 1913.

No. 45540 remained in service until it was condemned in April 1963 and was scrapped by July 1963, bringing almost three decades of service to an end.

Technical Specifications

Locomotive Number: 45540
Name: Sir Robert Turnbull
Previous Numbers: 5901 / 5540
Class: Patriot Class
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-0
Operator: British Railways (BR)
Designer: Henry Fowler
Scale: 1:76
Gauge: OO Gauge
DCC Status: DCC Ready
DCC Socket: 21-Pin
Minimum Curve: Radius 2
Buffer Type: Moulded Plastic Buffers
Coupling Type: Wide Tension Lock
Compatible Decoder: Hornby HM7000-21TXS Bluetooth® & DCC Sound Decoder (21-pin)

Dimensions

Length: 25.9 cm
Width: 3.5 cm
Height: 5.5 cm
Weight: 0.62 kg

What's in the Box

• 1 x BR Patriot Class No. 45540 “Sir Robert Turnbull” Steam Locomotive
• 1 x Accessory Pack
• 1 x Set of Instructions

Accessory Pack Includes

• Driver figure
• Fireman figure
• Vacuum pipes

DCC & Sound Upgrade

No. 45540 is supplied DCC Ready with a 21-pin decoder socket, allowing the locomotive to be upgraded for digital operation.

The specified primary decoder compatibility is the Hornby HM7000-21TXS Bluetooth® & DCC Sound Decoder (21-pin).

The decoder is not stated as included and would need to be purchased separately if digital or sound operation is required.

Perfect For

British Railways and LMS enthusiasts, Patriot Class collectors, steam-era railway modellers and OO Gauge enthusiasts interested in the development of classic British express passenger locomotives.

The model's post-rebuild configuration, Stanier taper boiler and interesting LMS-to-BR history make No. 45540 a particularly attractive addition to a British steam locomotive collection.