Hornby R30529TXS Class 90 Royal Scot OO Gauge Locomotive

Model Overview

The Hornby R30529TXS RailRoad BR Intercity Class 90 ‘Royal Scot’ is an OO gauge locomotive model that recreates a well known modern BR locomotive in InterCity livery. This collectible model represents the Class 90 named Royal Scot and is aimed at modellers and collectors interested in contemporary British traction and main line excursion subjects.

Railway Background

This model represents a real Class 90 that entered service at Willesden depot in October 1987 and was named BBC Midlands Today in 1989. That name was removed in 2004 and, ten years later, it carried the name Crown Point while based at Norwich with Abellio Greater Anglia. In April 2020 the locomotive was bought by Locomotive Services Limited, Crewe for main line excursion work; LSL repainted it in its original InterCity ‘Swallow’ livery and renamed it Royal Scot. It is one of three Class 90s currently owned by LSL, the others being 90002 and 90026.

Model Railway Features

Hornby has produced this model to appeal to enthusiasts who value accurate liveries and prototype identity. The model captures the InterCity ‘Swallow’ paint scheme and the named condition familiar from recent main line preservation and excursion use. As a Hornby RailRoad offering, it is intended for display and operation on OO gauge layouts where modern BR locomotives are modelled.

• Scale and gauge: 1:76, OO gauge
• Operation: ready-to-run locomotive with HM7000 DCC sound fitted
• Locomotive: BR Intercity Class 90 ‘Royal Scot’
• Model: R30529TXS
• Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty

Layout & Collection Use

This Class 90 model makes an attractive centrepiece for modern-era layouts, main line excursion consists or contemporary British Rail collections. It is well suited to display alongside other InterCity and post-privatisation rolling stock and will appeal to modellers focusing on late 20th century to present day subjects.

Who This Product Is For

Recommended for railway modellers, collectors and Hornby enthusiasts who want a faithful OO gauge representation of a Class 90 in InterCity livery, and for anyone building a roster of main line modern traction or preserving notable named locomotives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this model represent?

The model depicts a British Class 90 locomotive in OO gauge, intended as a detailed representation for railway layouts and collector displays.

What scale or gauge is this model?

Gauge: OO gauge, making it compatible with other OO gauge rolling stock and suitable for OO layouts.

Is this model suitable for display on a model railway layout?

Yes. It comes ready to run on an OO gauge layout, with HM7000 DCC sound fitted, and can also be displayed as part of a collection.

Is this model aimed at collectors or casual hobbyists?

It’s aimed at train enthusiasts and collectors; its detailing and livery make it well suited to display collections and serious modelling layouts.

Does this model suit historically themed layouts?

Yes. The model is described as bringing historical significance to life, making it appropriate for historically themed OO gauge railway layouts.

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