Hornby R30415 BR Patriot Sir Robert Turnbull 45540 OO Gauge Steam Locomotive

Model Overview

Hornby R30415 is a ready-built, motorised OO gauge model of British Railways Patriot Class locomotive 45540 Sir Robert Turnbull. It represents the 4-6-0 steam locomotive in its post-rebuild condition.

Railway Background

The model represents 45540 Sir Robert Turnbull in British Railways ownership. Source information notes the locomotive began life as 5901, was later renumbered 5540, and was rebuilt with a Stanier taper boiler in October 1947. It carried the 45540 identity under BR from May 1948 and remained in service until condemnation in April 1963. This makes the model a faithful representation of a real British steam locomotive from the BR era.

Model Railway Features

• Scale and gauge: 1:76, OO
• Format: Ready-built, motorised steam locomotive model
• Control: 21-pin DCC-ready socket
• Length: 25.9 cm
• Minimum curve: Radius 2
• Recommended age: 14+

Layout & Collection Use

The locomotive runs on OO gauge track and needs a minimum radius 2 curve. A 21-pin socket is fitted for a compatible DCC decoder, which is sold separately.

Who This Product Is For

Hornby supplies the model with instructions and an accessory pack containing driver and fireman figures and vacuum pipes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of model is this and what does it represent?

It is a ready-built, motorised 1:76 model of British Railways locomotive 45540 Sir Robert Turnbull.

Is the model DCC ready?

Yes. It has a 21-pin DCC-ready socket. A compatible decoder is sold separately.

What gauge is this and will it work on my layout?

It runs on OO gauge track. Hornby specifies a minimum radius 2 curve.

Is this model suitable for display and collecting?

Yes. The model’s intricate detailing makes it well suited to display and collecting, appealing to hobbyists who focus on BR locomotives or OO gauge collections.

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