Hornby R30404 OO GWR Saint Class 2999 Lady of Legend

Hornby R30404 OO GWR Saint Class No. 2999 Lady of Legend delivers museum-quality Great Western Railway steam heritage for OO gauge layouts and collections.

Featuring:

• Historic New-Build Locomotive: Detailed model of GWR Saint Class No. 2999 Lady of Legend, the modern reconstruction of the long-lost Saint Class.
• OO Scale Accuracy: Produced to OO scale (1:76) for use on standard OO gauge track systems.
• Ready-to-Run: Supplied fully assembled, painted, and lined in authentic Great Western Railway green livery.
• Smooth Powered Operation: High-quality mechanism designed for reliable running and display.

Technical Specifications:

• Scale: OO (1:76)
• Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-0
• Railway Company: Great Western Railway
• Locomotive Number: 2999
• Name: Lady of Legend
• Era: Heritage / Preservation
• Assembly: Ready-to-run
• Paint/Glue: Not required
• Power Type: Electric model locomotive
• Recommended Age: 14+
• Track Compatibility: OO gauge

Perfect for: OO gauge railway modellers, Great Western Railway enthusiasts, and collectors interested in preservation-era engineering achievements.

Why this kit matters

No. 2999 Lady of Legend is one of Britain’s most remarkable railway preservation projects. Completed in 2019 by the Great Western Society at Didcot Railway Centre, it recreated George Churchward’s pioneering Saint Class using components from GWR Hall Class No. 4942 Maindy Hall. The project restored a locomotive type that had been extinct since 1953.

The Saint Class was one of the most influential steam locomotive designs in British history, forming the basis for later Great Western classes such as the Hall, Castle, and King. Lady of Legend allows enthusiasts to experience this iconic design once again.

How to use it

Place the locomotive and tender on powered OO gauge track and operate using your DC or DCC control system if fitted. Pair it with GWR coaches to recreate express passenger trains or display it as a tribute to one of the UK’s greatest preservation success stories.

This is a detailed scale model intended for collectors. It is not a toy and is recommended for ages 14 and above.