Hornby R30528 RailRoad EWS Class 90 Collingwood 90020 OO Gauge Locomotive

Model Overview

Hornby RailRoad R30528 depicts Class 90 locomotive 90020 Collingwood in its red and yellow EWS livery. The ready-built 1:76 OO model has a 21-pin socket for a separately available DCC decoder.

Railway Background

The description reflects the real-world Class 90 story included with this model: 50 locomotives were built at BREL Crewe between 1987 and 1990 and were used on the West Coast Main Line during the latter years of British Rail. After privatisation the class continued in traffic with operators including Abellio Greater Anglia, Virgin Trains West Coast, GNER, Freightliner and EWS. The prototype of 90020 is currently in short-term storage for potential further use by DB Cargo.

Model Railway Features

• Scale and gauge: 1:76, OO
• Prototype: EWS Class 90, locomotive 90020, named Collingwood
• Colour / Livery: Red and Yellow
• DCC: ready with a 21-pin socket. Finished length: 24.1 cm.

Layout & Collection Use

Hornby places this EWS version in Era 10, the network franchising era. It can head freight or passenger stock on a compatible OO layout.

Who This Product Is For

Recommended for railway modellers, collectors and enthusiasts seeking an accurately styled OO gauge model railway locomotive of a recognisable modern British class. It will appeal to those building a roster of late BR and privatisation-era motive power or anyone wanting a distinctive EWS-liveried example for display or layout operation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of product is this?

It is a ready-built OO gauge electric locomotive supplied with an accessory pack and instructions.

What gauge is this model compatible with?

The locomotive is 1:76 scale for OO gauge track. Hornby specifies second-radius curves as the minimum.

Is this model suitable for display or collecting?

Yes, it is aimed at collectors; its detailed finish and distinctive red and yellow livery make it particularly suitable for display.

Does the model represent both freight and passenger roles?

The model represents the Class 90 in a livery and level of detail appropriate to both freight and passenger roles, reflecting its dual-service appearance.

What are the key specifications I should know?

The model is 24.1 cm long and has NEM tension-lock couplings and a 21-pin DCC-ready socket.

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