Hornby RailRoad 00 Gauge R3736 LNER A1 Class 4-6-2 4472 Flying Scotsman with TTS Sound Era 3 (DCC fitted)

Hornby Railways is a British model railway brand that dates back to the early 1900's. Over this time it has become a household name and has consistently made high quality and highly detailed model railway products for beginners and the serious model enthusiast.

Following the financial collapse of Flying Scotsman plc in November 2003, 4472 Flying Scotsman was put up for auction by property consultants GVA Grimley, prompting fears that the iconic locomotive would be sold overseas, never to run on British rails again.Placing a value on the iconic locomotive was considered to be “rather akin to valuing the crown jewels”, but with two International buyers being interested in purchasing Flying Scotsman, a “Save Our Scotsman” campaign to save her for the nation was launched by the National Railway Museum. With a bid of £2.31 million, comprising £441,644 raised by public donations. £365,000 match funding from the Virgin Group and a £1.8 million grant from the National Heritage Memorial Fund, the campaign succeeded and Flying Scotsman was incorporated into the National Collection in April 2004.

In LNER Apple Green livery and numbered as 4472, Flying Scotsman returned to York on May 29, 2004 to open the NRM's Railfest 2004. Cheered on by thousands of onlookers and with the City of York Pipe Band marching alongside, Flying Scotsman broke a banner across the track, whilst the collection of attending locomotives blew their whistles in welcome.

This loco is supplied with a DCC decoder already fitted. The Hornby engineers have developed a unique sound decoder that not only provides superior DCC control but also dedicated sounds associated with the locomotives that have been installed with this new sound decoder - TTS Twin Track Sound.

RailRoad:
The Hornby RailRoad collection provides a perfect entry into the exciting world of 00 gauge railway modelling. Designed to be less easily damaged, yet maintaining attractive detailing and accurate liveries, the range is ideal for both the younger enthusiast and experienced modeller.

Features:
• Pre-fitted DCC decoder
• Digital TTS sound
• 5 pole skew wound loco drive motor
• Exceptional interior and exterior detail

Function List:
• FO Headlight/rearlight
• F1 Steam/exhaust/coasting
• F2 Chime whistle long
• F3 Chime whistle short
• F4 Chime whistle 2 bursts
• F5 Chime whistle passing
• F6 Wheel slip
• F7 Coal shovelling
• F8 Blow down
• F9 Safety valve
• F10 Injector
• F11 Cylinder cock
• F12 Brake
• F13 Blower
• F14 Guard's whistle
• F15 Coupler clank
• F16 Fireman's breakfast
• Chuffing/coasting

Specs:
Type: Hornby RailRoad LNER A1 Class 4-6-2 4472 Flying Scotsman with TTS Sound-Era 3 (DCC fitted)
Gauge: OO
DCC: Decoder installed
Livery: LNER Apple Green
Class: A1
Designer: Sir Nigel Gresley
Wheel Configuration: 4-6-2
Utility: Express passenger
Length: 293mm