Hornby R30395SS Thompson A2/2 Cock O the North 60501 OO Gauge Locomotive
Run Cock O the North on your OO gauge layout with Hornby R30395SS. This ready-built 1:76 Thompson A2/2 has a water-vapour steam effect and an HM7000 decoder with synchronised sound.
Original price was: £364.99.£328.50Current price is: £328.50.
Description
Model Overview
Hornby R30395SS depicts BR Thompson A2/2 No. 60501 Cock O the North in its early British Railways condition. The ready-built 1:76 OO locomotive has a water-vapour chimney effect and a factory-fitted HM7000 sound decoder.
Control & Operation
The pre-installed HM7000 21-pin decoder supports DCC control and Bluetooth via the HM7000 app. The locomotive takes electrical power from the track.
Specifications & Features
- Scale and gauge: 1:76, OO
- Pre-installed HM7000 21-pin decoder for DCC and Bluetooth control
- Chimney effect: water vapour from the fitted generator
- Fitted sound with synchronized running sounds
- Strong 5-pole motor with all-wheel electrical pickup
- Optical speed sensor for accurate wheel speed detection
- Flickering firebox effect and quick-release loco to tender connection
Design & Detail
A water-vapour generator produces the chimney effect, and the sound follows the locomotive’s movement. The model also has a flickering firebox.
Display & Collection
As a finished, operational model engine, this locomotive suits collectors who want an eye-catching, working display piece as well as hobbyists seeking reliable running performance on an OO Gauge layout. Its combination of sound, steam and digitally enabled control makes it a compelling addition to Era 4 collections and active model railway layouts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this locomotive supplied?
It arrives as a ready-built locomotive with a factory-fitted HM7000 decoder, sound and a water-vapour chimney effect.
What gauge is the locomotive?
The model is 1:76 scale for OO gauge track and measures 29.3 cm long. Hornby specifies second-radius curves as the minimum.
How do the steam effects and sounds operate?
The chimney effect uses water vapour. The HM7000 decoder synchronises it with the locomotive’s running sounds.
Do I need a DCC system to use the steam and sound features?
You can control the steam and sound features via either Bluetooth or DCC, so you can use whichever control method your layout supports.
Is this suitable for display or running on a layout?
Designed with enthusiasts in mind, it offers strong display appeal and is suitable for running on OO gauge layouts where Bluetooth or DCC control is available.
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Specification: Hornby R30395SS Thompson A2/2 Cock O the North 60501 OO Gauge Locomotive
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