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Introduced onto the BR network in 1951, the 'Britannia' which was the first of its class of 48, was designed for mixed traffic work. The Super Detailed Hornby model which features a BR Type I tender, sprung buffers, correct type cylinder block and pony truck, glazed cab, plus an abundance of additional detailing. The Hornby model also includes the larger boiler dome which was a feature if the prototype after modification.
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Handrails Pipe work Regulator linkage Safety valves - turned brass Tender ladder Whistle |
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) |
Pipework (for rear) |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) |
Sprung buffers |
Cab, footplate & interior detail |
Glazing |
Chassis/underframe detail |
Brake rigging chassis |
Tender |
Has easy-to-use coupling to loco |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Chemically-blackened Nickel-plated |
Chassis construction |
Plastic & metal |
Coupling socket/mounting |
Fixed |
Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
None |
Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) |
Within tender |
DCC Capability: |
Motor fitted but no DCC socket. Ringfield motor |
DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Motor location |
Tender |
Motor type |
Ringfield |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |