Hornby BR Castle Class Spitfire 5071 - 90th Anniversary

Product Code: R30559

(Pre-Order Due July 2026)

Production Details:

This locomotive entered service with the GWR at Newton Abbot in June 1938, initially named ‘Clifford Castle’, but this was changed to 'Spitfire' during the Second World War following the aeroplane’s pivotal role in the Battle of Britain during 1940. This detailed OO gauge model depicts 5071 in its original form, with a smart green livery. It also features sprung metal buffers, NEM tension lock couplings and a 21-pin socket, ready for upgrade to HM7000. Technical Specification & Detail: Item Length (cm): 26.2, Item Scale: 1:76 Scale 00 Gauge, DCC Status: DCC Ready 21 pin socket, Operator: BR, Livery: Green, Minimum Curve (mm): Radius 2, Motor: 5 Pole Skew wound, Buffer Type: Sprung Metal Buffers, Coupling Type: NEM Tension Lock.