Hornby R3835 BR, Thompson Class A2/3, 4-6-2, 60523 Sun Castle – Era 5 Locomotive

Hornby R3835 BR, Thompson Class A2/3, 4-6-2, 60523 Sun Castle – Era 5 Locomotive – Steam

• Operator/Livery: BR, Lined Green
• Gauge: 00
• Period : Era 5 (1956 – 1968)
• Length 295mm
• Designer : Edward Thompson designer

Stunning locomotives to bring your miniature world to life. Hornby’s stunning model locomotives span the golden age of steam right up to the latest intercity trains. So wherever and whenever your model railway is set, there is a wide choice of engines, all in the correct livery and with appropriate rolling stock available. Whichever you choose, you are guaranteed beautiful, detailed models for any OO-gauge electric layout. 60523 Sun Castle entered traffic at Kings Cross on 2 August 1947, spending less than a year on top line services before being allocated to Leeds’ Copley Hill shed on 30 May 1948. The Diagram 118 boiler was fitted after a Works visit in February/March 1958, by which time Sun Castle was back on the East Coast Main Line, variously allocated between New England, Grantham and Doncaster sheds. Having served on general duties, 60523 was withdrawn from service on 16 June 1963 from New England shed. Please note, box and model dimensions are shown as identical however only represent the box/package size.

Safety Warning

For use under adult supervision .