Hornby R30399SS SR - Merchant Navy Class - 21C1 'Channel Packet' (With Steam Generator) OO Gauge

Description Hornby Anticipate release date: WINTER 2025/2026 - Subject to change R30399SS SR - Merchant Navy Class - 21C1 'Channel Packet' (With Steam Generator) The exceptional ‘Flying Scotsman’ underwent several renumbering, from No. 103 by LNER after being rebuilt to A3 Class specification in 1947 to No. 60103 by BR after the nationalisation of the railways in Britain. After being converted to left hand drive and painted BR Green – also known as Brunswick Green – the ‘Flying Scotsman’ has been crafted to include the new Hornby Steam Generator, as well as a flickering firebox for added realism. Product Info Locomotive 21C1 'Channel Packet' was the first of the Merchant Navy class, entering service in 1941 at Salisbury and then Exmouth Junction from 1942. Renumbered '35001' under British Railways in 1948, 'Channel Packet' was allocated to Stewarts Lane from 1957 until rebuilding in 1959. This model features DCC sound and steam functionality to recreate the first of Bulleid’s powerful and iconic Merchant Navy locomotives. Detail features: High detail OO gauge model based on extensive research and original works drawings High detail cab with fully decorated backhead and decorated instrument dials Opening cab roof vent Removable simulated coal load with fully detailed tender bunker Accurately modelled Merchant Navy Bullied-Firth-Brown wheels Early 21C1 'widows peak' front end streamlining and chimney arrangement 5000 gallon tender in its original condition with raves yet to be cut back Cast trailing truck Separately fitted nameplate, number plate and company ownership plate Horseshoe smokebox door company plate Sprung metal buffers Heavy die-cast chassis, pony truck and trailing truck Electronics & traction features:  Pre-fitted steam generator system featuring an optical sensor for accurate chuff rate synchronised with the wheel speed. Steam output is created using piezo element technology. This is a cold water-based system (no heating element) Pre-fitted 21-pin HM7000 decoder and speaker. The decoder is compatible with NMRA DCC controllers and HM7000 app control Pre-installed Merchant Navy sound profile for accurate locomotive sounds, synchronised with the chuff rate and steam effect Adjustable steam output settings via the decoder Water reservoir for up to 20 minutes of continuous steam running Die-cast connecting rods and valve gear Powerful 5-pole skew-wound motor Flywheel with cardan shaft arrangement for smooth running Oilite main drive bearings Wheel pickups on tender & driven locomotive wheelsets Pogo pin wheel pickup arrangement for easy pickup servicing 8-way locomotive to tender drawbar, with integrated electrical connection for easy coupling and decoupling Front and rear NEM coupling pockets, with narrow tension lock couplings Optional fit rear flanged wheelset (only recommended for larger layouts with sweeping curves or display purposes) Please note: This model requires a DCC controller or the HM7000 app to control.  Tech Specs Item Length - Without Packaging (cm) 36.2 Item Height - Without Packaging (cm) 5 Item Width - Without Packaging (cm) 3.5 Item Scale 1:76 Scale 00 Gauge Finish Painted Colour Green Gauge OO DCC Status HM7000 Fitted - With Sound Operator SR Designer Oliver Bulleid Wheel Configuration 4-6-2 Livery SR Malachite Green Minimum Curve (mm) Radius 2 Motor 5 Pole Skew wound