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A development from previous designs, CB Collet introduced the 61XX in 1931 and until the mid 1950's this deceptively powerful class of locomotive handled heavy suburban traffic in and around London, although in later periods the Prairies also handled freight. This fine Hornby model has superb detail, much of which is individually hand fitted during manufacture and is resplendent in its Great Western livery of the late 20's, early 30's period. Powered by Type 7 motor.
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Boiler supports Handrails Lamp irons Safety valve Smokebox door numberplate |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) |
Cosmetic coupling - hook only Pipework - pre-fitted to front Pipework - pre-fitted to rear |
Cab, footplate & interior detail |
Detailed Footplate doors |
Chassis/underframe detail |
Brake rigging chassis Correct-thickness "stamped" rods Fluted connecting rods with oily finish Footsteps Sanding gear |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Chemically-blackened Painted |
Body Construction |
Plastic with metal parts |
Chassis construction |
Plastic & metal |
Coupling socket/mounting |
Non-NEM socket |
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. Ringfield motor |
DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Motor location |
Centre of chassis |
Motor type |
Ringfield |
Pickups |
Driving wheels only |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |