Hornby R30465 LNER - Flying Scotsman & GWR - Pendennis Castle Australian Tour Steam Loco Train Pack

Celebrate an extraordinary chapter in British and Australian railway history with the Hornby Flying Scotsman & Pendennis Castle Australia 1989 Train Pack. This beautifully presented collector's set commemorates the historic reunion of two legendary British steam locomotives on Australian soil following the country's 1988 Bicentenary celebrations.

Featuring highly detailed OO Gauge (1:76 scale) replicas of the world-famous LNER A3 Class 'Flying Scotsman' and GWR Castle Class 'Pendennis Castle', this special train pack captures a remarkable moment when two former railway rivals were reunited almost 9,000 miles from their original home.

With finely reproduced locomotive details, sprung metal buffers, NEM tension lock couplings and DCC-ready technology, this impressive set is an outstanding addition to any British steam railway collection.

Presented in an attractive collector's display box, it is ideal for railway enthusiasts, collectors and anyone interested in the fascinating history of steam locomotives in Australia.

A Historic Reunion in Australia

In 1988, Australia celebrated its Bicentenary, marking 200 years since the arrival of the First Fleet. As part of the celebrations, the world-famous 'Flying Scotsman' was invited from Britain to participate in a series of special railway excursions associated with the Aus Steam 88 Festival.

Arriving in Australia in October 1988, Flying Scotsman became a major attraction, delighting railway enthusiasts with its impressive appearance and historic significance.

Meanwhile, another famous British steam locomotive had already made Australia its home.

The former Great Western Railway Castle Class 4-6-0 locomotive 'Pendennis Castle' had been based in Western Australia since 1977, under the care of the Pilbara Railway Historical Society.

In early 1989, Pendennis Castle was transported by road to Perth, where it operated alongside Flying Scotsman, creating an extraordinary reunion between two legendary representatives of Britain's historic railway companies.

A Rivalry Dating Back to 1925

The meeting of Flying Scotsman and Pendennis Castle in Australia was particularly significant because the two locomotives had participated in a famous exchange between the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) and Great Western Railway (GWR) in April 1925.

During this historic locomotive exchange, representatives of the two railway companies demonstrated their respective engineering capabilities, highlighting the competition between Britain's major railway operators.

More than six decades later, these remarkable locomotives were reunited in Western Australia, thousands of miles from the railway lines where their original rivalry began.

This Hornby train pack celebrates that unforgettable event, bringing together two iconic British steam locomotives in one collectible presentation.

Two Legendary British Steam Locomotives

LNER A3 Class 'Flying Scotsman'

One of the world's most famous steam locomotives, Flying Scotsman was built in 1923 for the London and North Eastern Railway.

Renowned for its elegant Pacific 4-6-2 wheel arrangement, distinctive green livery and record-breaking achievements, Flying Scotsman became an international symbol of British railway engineering.

Its visit to Australia during the Bicentenary celebrations remains one of the most memorable international appearances by a British steam locomotive.

GWR Castle Class 'Pendennis Castle'

Built for the Great Western Railway, Pendennis Castle is a classic example of British express passenger locomotive engineering.

Featuring the powerful 4-6-0 wheel arrangement characteristic of the GWR Castle Class, the locomotive became famous for its performance and its involvement in the historic 1925 locomotive exchange.

After spending many years in Western Australia, Pendennis Castle became an important part of Australia's preserved railway heritage.

Exceptional Hornby Detail and Performance

This special Hornby train pack features two highly detailed OO Gauge steam locomotives, faithfully reproducing the distinctive appearance of their full-sized counterparts.

Designed for collectors and model railway enthusiasts, the locomotives feature sprung metal buffers and NEM tension lock couplings, allowing realistic connection to compatible rolling stock.

The models are DCC Ready, with 21-pin decoder sockets allowing conversion to digital operation using compatible decoders.

For enthusiasts seeking advanced digital functionality, the models are compatible with the Hornby HM7000 system, including the HM7000-21TXS Bluetooth and DCC sound decoder.

The detailed construction and impressive presentation make this train pack equally suitable for operation on an OO Gauge railway layout or display as a historic collector's set.

Key Features

• Brand: Hornby

• Product: Flying Scotsman & Pendennis Castle Historic Reunion Train Pack

• Theme: Australia 1989 Steam Locomotive Reunion

• Locomotives: LNER A3 Flying Scotsman and GWR Castle Class Pendennis Castle

• Scale: 1:76 – OO Gauge

• Historical Period: 1988–1989 Australian Bicentenary Railway Celebrations

• Livery: Traditional Green

• DCC Status: DCC Ready

• DCC Interface: 21-pin decoder socket

• Motor: 5-pole skew-wound

• Buffers: Sprung metal buffers

• Couplings: NEM tension lock couplings

• Minimum Curve: Radius 2

• Digital Upgrade: Compatible with Hornby HM7000 control

• Packaging: Collector's display box

• Recommended Age: 14 years and over

Technical Specifications

• Scale: 1:76

• Gauge: OO

• Locomotive Types: Steam

• Wheel Arrangements: 4-6-2 Pacific and 4-6-0 Castle Class

• DCC Compatibility: 21-pin DCC-ready socket

• Recommended Sound Decoder: Hornby HM7000-21TXS

• Motor Type: 5-pole skew-wound

• Buffer Type: Sprung metal buffers

• Coupling Type: NEM tension lock

• Minimum Track Radius: Radius 2

What's Included?

• 1 × Hornby LNER A3 Class 'Flying Scotsman' Steam Locomotive – OO Gauge

• 1 × Hornby GWR Castle Class 'Pendennis Castle' Steam Locomotive – OO Gauge

• 1 × Collector's Display Box

A Remarkable Collector's Set Celebrating Railway History

The Hornby Flying Scotsman & Pendennis Castle Australia 1989 Train Pack represents far more than two beautifully detailed steam locomotive models.

It commemorates a remarkable moment in railway history when two legendary British locomotives, originally brought together through engineering rivalry in 1925, were reunited on the other side of the world during Australia's Bicentenary railway celebrations.

Whether you're a collector of historic British steam locomotives, an enthusiast of Australian railway history or a dedicated Hornby modeller, this special train pack makes an impressive addition to your collection.

With its detailed locomotive replicas, DCC-ready functionality and attractive collector's presentation, this set is a fitting tribute to two of the most celebrated steam locomotives ever built.

Recommended for railway modellers and collectors aged 14 years and over.

Please Note: The locomotives are supplied DCC Ready. Compatible 21-pin decoders are required separately for digital operation. The HM7000-21TXS decoder is an optional upgrade and is not included in the supplied contents.