Hornby R2183B Class 2P 4-4-0 40634 in BR Black
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Class 2P 4-4-0 40634 in BR Black
Motor fitted but no DCC socket. Ringfield motor
(Actually R2183A)The Henry Fowler designed passenger locomotive was fitted with 6ft 9ins drive wheels which gave the 2p a tractive effort of 17,730 lbs. The livery model places the date of operation in the late 1940's however several of the class survived into the 1960's. Powered by a ringfield motor located in the tender the Hornby 2P, with its blackened wheels, handrails, has an abundance of detail which has either been incorporated into the fine mouldings or separately fitted during manufacture.
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Handrails Safety valves - turned brass Whistle - turned brass |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) |
Cosmetic coupling - hook only Pipework - pre-fitted to front Pipework - pre-fitted to rear |
Cab, footplate & interior detail |
Glazing |
Chassis/underframe detail |
Correct-thickness "stamped" rods Driveshafts (cosmetic) Fluted connecting rods with oily finish Sprung front bogie |
Tender |
Permanently coupled to locomotive |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Coloured-plastic |
Mechanical
Chassis construction |
Split-chassis |
Coupling socket/mounting |
Non-NEM socket |
Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
2 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) |
Within boiler |
Electrical
DCC Capability: |
Motor fitted but no DCC socket. Ringfield motor |
DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Motor location |
Tender |
Motor type |
Ringfield |
Pickups |
Driving wheels only |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
This product belongs to the following era(s):
Era 4 BR steam Early Crest
