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R30511 L&MR - Planet Locomotive

Era 11 - Present Day (2014 - Present)

Pre-order | Expected Winter 2026-27

£184.99

Available to pre-order
Item code:
R30511

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Hornby Brand
1:76 Scale 00 Gauge Item Scale
DCC Ready Next 18 pin socket DCC Status

Product Info

The standout announcement from this months range launch is this delightful newly tooled model of Robert Stephenson’s L&MR ‘Planet’! Building on the success of our other Era 1 steam locomotives, ‘Planet’ is an impeccable replication of the historic Stephenson design, utilising high quality diecast and plastic mouldings to capture the distinctive shape of the locomotive. Initially available in its preserved condition, this wonderful model will be a great addition to any model railway collection.

Model Specification:

  • High detail model of replica L&MR Planet locomotive based on extensive research
  • Diecast locomotive chassis and tender body
  • Coreless motor
  • All-wheel pick up
  • High detail cab backhead
  • Decorated crew figures
  • Separate buffers
  • Numerous separately fitted parts such as steam pipes, control levers, strengthening truss rods, and handrails
  • Accessory Bag
  • Minimum 2nd radius

Electronics:

  •  Next18 DCC decoder socket compatible with HM7000 system

Livery:

  • As preserved in the Manchester Science Museum
  • Wood grain printing on boiler
  • Gold plated dome and boiler details

History

This was the ninth locomotive built for the L&MR in 1830 and was the next Stephenson design following the success of Rocket and was the first to have inside cylinders. A further six ‘Planet’ type locomotives were subsequently ordered from Robert Stephenson & Co., with another three supplied by Murray & Wood in Leeds using drawings supplied by Stephenson. 

The locomotive was withdrawn by 1841 as it was already obsolete due to rapid developments in locomotive design at the time. A working replica of ‘Planet’ was built in 1992 by Friends of the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester.

What's Inside

1x Model Locomotive, 1x Accessory Pack, 1x Instructions

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Tech Specs

Item Length - Without Packaging (cm)
11
Item Height - Without Packaging (cm)
5
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm)
3
Item Scale
1:76 Scale 00 Gauge
License
Yes
Gauge
OO
DCC Status
DCC Ready Next 18 pin socket
Operator
L&MR
Minimum Curve (mm)
Radius 2
Buffer Type
Metal Buffers
Coupling Type
NEM Coupling
Hornby Decoder Compatibility Primary
HM7000-N18: Bluetooth® & DCC Decoder (Next18-pin)

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.

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