Hornby Dublo: LNER, A4 Class,
4-6-2, 4900 'Gannet' - Era 3
Product Code: R3972
Production Details:
LNER 4900 'Gannet' was one of the
last A4 locomotives to be delivered, built in 1938. One
of many A4 locomotives named after swift birds, in this
case 'Gannet' after the Northern Gannet seabird. The
locomotive was liveried in the iconic Garter Blue
colours and in 1939 the locomotive received the new name
of 'Sir Ronald Matthews'. In 1946 the locomotive was
renumbered No. 1. 'Gannet' enjoyed 25 years' service
before its withdrawal in 1963 under its second name.
Tech Specs: Item
Length - Without Packaging (cm): 29.1, Item Scale: 1:76
Scale 00 Gauge, Finish: Painted, Colour: Blue, DCC
Status: DCC Ready 8 pin socket, Operator: LNER,
Designer: Sir Nigel Gresley, Wheel Configuration: 4-6-2,
Livery: LNER Blue, Minimum Curve (mm): Radius 2, Motor:
5 Pole Skew wound, Class: A4 Class.
Discontinued
