R3972 Hornby Dublo: LNER, A4 Class, 4-6-2, 4900 'Gannet' - Era 3
LNER, A4 Class, 4-6-2, 4900 'Gannet' - Era 3
| For 2022, the Hornby Dublo locomotive range has been extended to include a LNER, A4 Class, 4-6-2, 4900 ‘Gannet’ in the striking ‘Garter Blue’. This new model along with other new additions to the range, allows customers to build or indeed start their Hornby Dublo collection. Produced in diecast and there will be just 500 models produced. |
- 1:76 Scale
- 00 Gauge Compatible
- 4-6-2 Wheel Configuration
Product Info
The LNER A4 locomotive Gannet was among the last to be built, coming into service only two months before sister locomotive Mallard set the steam world speed record. Like Mallard, Gannet is one of many A4 locomotives named after a bird, allegedly due to Sir Nigel Gresley’s fondness for birdwatching. The locomotive was liveried in the iconic LNER Garter Blue colours until 1941 when it was repainted in wartime black. The locomotive was renumbered '32' in 1946 and later carried '60032' under BR ownership, being withdrawn in Brunswick Green livery in 1963 after only a quarter of a century in service.
Welcome to the HM7000 Control System
HM7000 is an innovative way of controlling and operating model railways. Combining Bluetooth® technology and app-based control, the HM7000 Control System has been designed to revolutionise the controlling of a model railway.
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- Bluetooth® Connectivity
- Free Sounds
- Quick CV Editing
- Multiple Control Options
- 40+ Profile Settings
- Other Options
Upgrade Paths
Previous Control Systems can be upgraded to HM7000, see below for the options and upgrade paths available.
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Train Set > HM7000
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HM6000 > HM7000
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HM|DC > HM7000
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DCC > HM7000
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Conventional DCC Controller > HM7000
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HM7000 Products
The following points must be considered below when purchasing. HM | DCC and the HM7000 decoders have been extensively tested up to a range of 45 metres in plastic bodied locomotives and up to 12 metres in die-cast bodied locomotives. HM | DCC and the HM7000 decoders have been extensively tested up to a max of 14 non-stationary, running locomotives. HM | DCC and the HM7000 decoders have been extensively tested on iOS devices dating as far back as 5 years from today's date. Any devices older than this cannot be commented on for proper function by Hornby Hobbies. Please ensure that the incompatibility list is considered prior to any purchase.
What's Inside
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Tech Specs
- Item Length - Without Packaging (cm)
- 29.1
- Item Height - Without Packaging (cm)
- 5
- Item Width - Without Packaging (cm)
- 3.5
- Item Scale
- 1:76 Scale 00 Gauge
- Finish
- Painted
- Colour
- Blue
- DCC Status
- DCC Ready 8 pin socket
- Operator
- LNER
- Designer
- Sir Nigel Gresley
- Wheel Configuration
- 4-6-2
- Livery
- LNER Blue
- Minimum Curve (mm)
- Radius 2
- Motor
- 5 Pole Skew wound
- Number of Parts
- 1
- Class
- A4 Class
Detailed scale model. Not suitable for children under 14 years. Please refer to safety notes in enclosed instruction leaflet. Colours and contents may differ from those illustrated. Please retain these details and the address for future reference.