Hornby R30511 L&MR – Planet Locomotive (OO Gauge) Free Postage

Name: Hornby R30511 L&amp;MR - Planet Locomotive (OO Gauge) Free Postage
Brand: Hornby
SKU: R30511
Availability: InStock

Original price was: £184.99.Current price is: £166.50.

AVAILABILITY: Expected January 2027

There are 3 left available to Pre Order

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SKU: R30511 Categories: A3 Class, All Pre Order, ERA 11, Steam Locomotives Brand: Hornby

Product Info

The standout announcement from this months range launch is this delightful newly tooled model of Robert Stephenson’s L&MR ‘Planet’! Building on the success of our other Era 1 steam locomotives, ‘Planet’ is an impeccable replication of the historic Stephenson design, utilising high quality diecast and plastic mouldings to capture the distinctive shape of the locomotive. Initially available in its preserved condition, this wonderful model will be a great addition to any model railway collection.

Model Specification:

High detail model of replica L&MR Planet locomotive based on extensive research
Diecast locomotive chassis and tender body
Coreless motor
All-wheel pick up
High detail cab backhead
Decorated crew figures
Separate buffers
Numerous separately fitted parts such as steam pipes, control levers, strengthening truss rods, and handrails
Accessory Bag
Minimum 2nd radius

Electronics:

Next18 DCC decoder socket compatible with HM7000 system

Livery:

As preserved in the Manchester Science Museum
Wood grain printing on boiler
Gold plated dome and boiler details

History

This was the ninth locomotive built for the L&MR in 1830 and was the next Stephenson design following the success of Rocket and was the first to have inside cylinders. A further six ‘Planet’ type locomotives were subsequently ordered from Robert Stephenson & Co., with another three supplied by Murray & Wood in Leeds using drawings supplied by Stephenson.

The locomotive was withdrawn by 1841 as it was already obsolete due to rapid developments in locomotive design at the time. A working replica of ‘Planet’ was built in 1992 by Friends of the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester.

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