For the first time Hornby are offering an LNER Thompson A2/3 with the latest steam generator technology, as running number 500 ‘Edward Thompson’ in LNER lined apple green. This highly detailed model, adorned with numerous separately fitted parts, also comes sound fitted to offer the ultimate model for collectors of LNER locomotives.
Model Specification:
    High detail OO gauge model based on extensive research and original works drawings
    Die-cast chassis, pony truck and trailing truck
    Die-cast connecting rods and valve gear
    High detail cab and fully decorated backhead with decorated instrument dials
    Large number of separately fitted parts
    Separately fitted simulated coal load with fully detailed tender bunker
    Powerful 5 pole skew wound motor
    Electrical pickups on main drive wheels and tender wheels
    8-way locomotive to tender drawbar, with integrated electrical connection for easy coupling and decoupling.
    Pogo pin wheel pickup arrangement for easy pickup servicing
    Brass main drive bearings
    Sprung metal buffers
    NEM coupling pocket
    Accessory bag
    Minimum 2nd Radius curves
Steam Generator:
    Pre-fitted Gen 2 steam generator system featuring an optical sensor for accurate chuff rate synchronised with the wheel speed. Steam output is created using piezo element technology. This is a cold water-based system (no heating element).
    Water reservoir large enough for 20 minutes of continuous steam running
    Adjustable steam output settings via the decoder
Electronics:
    Pre-fitted 21-Pin HM7000 decoder and speaker. Compatible with NMRA DCC controllers and HM7000 system
    HM7000 Power Bank compatible
DCC Sound:
    Pre-installed LNER Thompson A2/3 sound profile for accurate locomotive sounds, synchronised with the chuff rate and steam effect.
    Tender speaker
Livery:
    LNER Apple Green
    Gold lettering with red shading
    Named ‘Edward Thompson’
    Accurate typefaces and colours
    Era 3
Hornby recommends:
    LNER Gresley coaches