HORNBY BR EARLY - PATRIOT CLASS - 'SIR ROBERT TURNBULL' 45540

Expected Arrival: 2nd Quarter 2026

This model of BR ‘Patriot’ Class 4-6-0 No. 45540 ‘Sir Robert Turnbull’ is presented in its post-rebuild condition, reflecting its appearance under British Railways ownership. DCC-ready with a 21-pin decoder socket, this locomotive is designed with metal sprung buffers and NEM tension lock couplers.

History

This locomotive started out as 5901 when it emerged from Crewe Works in August 1933, but was later renumbered to 5540. It was rebuilt with a Stanier taper boiler in October 1947, which promoted it from power class ‘6P’ to ‘7P’. It became 45540 under BR in May 1948 and survived in service until condemned in April 1963 and was scrapped by July that year.

The locomotive’s name, transferred from withdrawn ‘Large Claughton’ 1161, was in honour of Sir Robert Turnbull, former General Manager of the LNWR, who was knighted in 1913.

What's in the Box?

• 1x Locomotive
• 1x Accessory Pack (includes fireman and driver figures and vacuum pipes)
• 1x Instructions

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