Hornby Dublo LNER Class A4 4-6-2 2510 'Quicksilver' Silver Jubilee Collection

Product Code: R30457

Production Details:

Celebrating 90 years of style, speed and steam power, the Hornby Dublo LNER ‘A4’ Class 4-6-2 2510 ‘Quicksilver’ proudly joins the 90th Anniversary Collection. Finished in a striking silver livery, this model perfectly captures the distinctive lines and powerful presence of the original locomotive. ‘Quicksilver’ has a flickering firebox and is DCC Ready with a 21-pin socket for simple digital conversion. Fitted with a 5 pole skew wound motor this model will not be short of pulling power, while the included accessories pack offers added detail and crew figures. A true classic of British steam, brought to life with all the quality and craftsmanship of Hornby Dublo.

History

‘Quicksilver’ entered service in September 1935, allocated to London’s King’s Cross shed. LNER Garter Blue was applied in May 1938 and in October 1943 was painted plain black under Second World War austerity measures. Like other members of the class, it was returned to the striking blue livery, in October 1947, carrying the new LNER number 15.  This was changed to 60015 after nationalisation in 1948, and the locomotive was painted into a new BR blue livery with black and white lining. A double chimney was added in August 1957 and the by now BR green ‘Pacific’ was withdrawn from ‘Top Shed’ in April 1963.