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21C155 left the Brighton Works in February 1947 destined to carry the name 'Fighter Pilot'. In the summer of 1949 the running number was changed to 34055, which it retained until being withdrawn in June 1963. The splendid Hornby model shows 'Fighter Pilot' as it was straight from the works, resplendent in Malachite green and fitted with an 8'6" tender, just as O.S.V. Bulleid intended. A 5 pole motor situated in the locomotive powers the model. Suitable coaches: R4008, R4009. Manufactured to Hornby Super Detail standard 5-pole motor located in locomotive Suitable for use on Hornby second radius curved track (438mm) or greater 21C155 running number some models illustrated may have numbers differing from those available.
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Handrails Injector pipework Lamp irons Nameplates - plastic - pre-fitted Safety valve Smoke deflectors Tender ladder Whistle |
Bodyshell - separately-fitted details - in detailing pack (where applicable) |
Drain cocks Fallplate Footsteps |
Bufferbeam detail (in detailing pack) |
Pipework (for front) Pipework (for rear) |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) |
Cosmetic coupling - hook only Sprung buffers |
Cab, footplate & interior detail |
Cab variations - standard & narrow Footplate doors Glazing |
Chassis/underframe detail |
Brake rigging chassis Correct-thickness "stamped" rods Pipework Sanding gear |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Chemically-blackened Nickel-plated |
Chassis construction |
Plastic & metal |
Coupling socket/mounting |
NEM pocket (rear), non-NEM frame mounted (front) |
Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
2 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) |
Within chassis |
DCC Capability: |
Motor fitted but no DCC socket. CAN motor |
DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Motor location |
Locomotive |
Motor type |
5-pole (standard) |
Pickups |
Driving and leading wheels and tender only |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |