{"product_id":"hornby-sr-merchant-navy-class-4-6-2-21c1-channel-packet-steam-generator","title":"HORNBY SR MERCHANT NAVY CLASS 4-6-2 21C1 CHANNEL PACKET - STEAM GENERATOR","description":"\u003cp\u003e    Locomotive 21C1 'Channel Packet' was the first of the Merchant Navy class, entering service in 1941 at Salisbury and then Exmouth Junction from 1942. Renumbered '35001' under British Railways in 1948, 'Channel Packet' was allocated to Stewarts Lane from 1957 until rebuilding in 1959. This model features DCC sound and steam functionality to recreate the first of Bulleid’s powerful and iconic Merchant Navy locomotives. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e     \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    \u003cstrong\u003eDetail features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003e        High detail OO gauge model based on extensive research and original works drawings     \u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003e        High detail cab with fully decorated backhead and decorated instrument dials     \u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003e        Opening cab roof vent     \u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003e        Removable simulated coal load with fully detailed tender bunker    \u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003e        Accurately modelled Merchant Navy Bullied-Firth-Brown wheels    \u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003e        Early 21C1 'widows peak' front end streamlining and chimney arrangement    \u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003e        5000 gallon tender in its original condition with raves yet to be cut back    \u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003e        Cast trailing truck    \u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003e        Separately fitted nameplate, number plate and company ownership plate    \u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003e        Horseshoe smokebox door company plate     \u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003e        Sprung metal buffers    \u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003e        Heavy die-cast chassis, pony truck and trailing truck     \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e    \u003cstrong\u003eElectronics \u0026amp; traction features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003e        Pre-fitted steam generator system featuring an optical sensor for accurate chuff rate synchronised with the wheel speed. Steam output is created using piezo element technology. This is a cold water-based system (no heating element)     \u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003e        Pre-fitted 21-pin HM7000 decoder and speaker. The decoder is compatible with NMRA DCC controllers and HM7000 app control     \u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003e        Pre-installed Merchant Navy sound profile for accurate locomotive sounds, synchronised with the chuff rate and steam effect    \u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003e        Adjustable steam output settings via the decoder     \u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003e        Water reservoir for up to 20 minutes of continuous steam running    \u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003e        Die-cast connecting rods and valve gear     \u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003e        Powerful 5-pole skew-wound motor     \u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003e        Flywheel with cardan shaft arrangement for smooth running     \u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003e        Oilite main drive bearings     \u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003e        Wheel pickups on tender \u0026amp; driven locomotive wheelsets     \u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003e        Pogo pin wheel pickup arrangement for easy pickup servicing     \u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003e        8-way locomotive to tender drawbar, with integrated electrical connection for easy coupling and decoupling    \u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003e        Front and rear NEM coupling pockets, with narrow tension lock couplings     \u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003e        Optional fit rear flanged wheelset (only recommended for larger layouts with sweeping curves or display purposes)     \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e    \u003ci\u003ePlease note: This model requires a DCC controller or the HM7000 app to control. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e     \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    \u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the Box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003e        1x Model Steam Locomotive    \u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003e        1x Accessory Pack (includes draincocks, rear ladder, side steps, vacuum pipes and coupling bars and hooks)    \u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003e        1x Pipette    \u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003e        1x Instructions    \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HORNBY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45254101893143,"sku":"R30399SS","price":709.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/6637\/4935\/files\/R30399SS.jpg?v=1782873777","url":"https:\/\/www.hobbyvault.com.au\/products\/hornby-sr-merchant-navy-class-4-6-2-21c1-channel-packet-steam-generator","provider":"Hobby Vault Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}