Hornby LNER, A4 Class, 4-6-2,
4490 'Empire of India' - Era 3
Product Code: R3993
Production Details:
Built in June 1937, 'Empire of
India' was one of the A4s destined to haul LNER's new
'Coronation' express service. From new it was liveried
in garter blue and paired with a corridor tender to
allow crew changes between London and Edinburgh. Under
Edward Thompson 1946, re-numbering scheme 'Empire of
India' became No. 11, and later 60011 under British
Railways in 1948. The locomotive was fitted with a
double chimney in 1958 and was withdrawn in 1964.
Tech Specs: Item
Length - Without Packaging (cm): 36.2, Item Scale: 1:76
Scale 00 Gauge, Finish: Painted, Colour: Blue, DCC
Status: DCC Ready 21 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.
