Hornby OO 2-8-0 Class 8F LMS (2002)
Dave Martin
Model overview
8274 at Toddington in June 2013. ©Jim
2-8-0 Class 8F LMS
Scale: OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Manufacturer: Hornby - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2002
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. 8-pin socket
Manufacturer: Hornby - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2002
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. 8-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Chimney Handrails Lamp irons Pipe work Reverser Safety valves - turned brass Smokebox door dart Tender water tank Whistle - turned brass |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) |
Cosmetic coupling - hook only Pipework - pre-fitted to front Pipework - pre-fitted to rear Sprung buffers |
Cab, footplate & interior detail |
Detailed & painted Footplate doors Glazing |
Chassis/underframe detail |
Correct-thickness "stamped" rods Fluted connecting rods with oily finish Sanding gear |
Detail pack also contains... |
Brake rigging |
Tender |
Houses digital decoder Houses PCB Permanently coupled to locomotive |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Chemically-blackened Painted |
Mechanical
Body Construction |
Plastic with metal parts |
Chassis construction |
Plastic & metal |
Coupling socket/mounting |
NEM pockets |
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 chassis Within tender |
Electrical
DCC Capability: |
DCC Ready. 8-pin socket |
DCC speaker |
Provision for 23mm round speaker |
Motor location |
Locomotive |
Motor type |
5-pole (standard) |
Pickups |
Driving wheels and tender wheels |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
