Hornby Model Railways GWR 2-8-0T Class 42XX Running No. 4261 model R3222

£129.95

LOCOMOTIVE AS NEW – BOX PACKAGING AS NEW

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Offering an ex-display model especially developed by “Hornby Model Railways” as part of their DCC ready series. This uncommon GWR 2-8-0T Class 42XX Running No. 4261 model R3222 is being offered in unblemished new condition!

The Class 42XX was designed by George Jackson Churchward, Chief Mechanical Engineer (CME) of the Great Western Railway (GWR) from 1902 until 1922. Due to the increase in mineral traffic in South Wales there was a demand for a powerful freight locomotive capable of handling very heavy loads.

The Class 42XX was developed and built especially for moving this heavy freight on short haul trips between the coal mines and the South Wales ports. The locomotives weighed 82 tons and 2 cwt with a fuel capacity of 4 tons together with a water capacity of 1800 imperial gallons. The Class was fitted with Stephenson (Piston valve) Gear and produced a boiler pressure of 200psi.

A total of 60 of these 2-8-0 tank engines were built at the GWR Swindon Locomotive Works between 1912 and 1923.

1 review for Hornby Model Railways GWR 2-8-0T Class 42XX Running No. 4261 model R3222

  1. CR Jeffreys

    Looks a treat in its diorama.

    I think this is the third loco I’ve purchased the delivery time was once again very quick and very well packaged. The loco was in excellent condition and looks a treat in its diorama.

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