OO L&MR Planet Locomotive delivers one of Britain's earliest steam locomotives for OO scale model railway layouts.
Featuring:
- Historic Steam Locomotive: OO scale model of the Liverpool & Manchester Railway (L&MR) Planet, an iconic early steam locomotive that helped shape the development of Britain's railway network.
- Scale & Gauge Compatibility: OO scale (1:76); suitable for OO gauge track systems and ideal for early railway or museum-themed layouts.
- Construction & Finish: Ready-to-run injection-moulded plastic body with finely applied period livery and authentic locomotive detailing.
- Layout Integration: Standard OO couplings allow easy connection to compatible period coaches and wagons.
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: OO (1:76)
- Model: L&MR Planet Locomotive
- Locomotive Type: 2-2-0 Steam Locomotive
- Railway: Liverpool & Manchester Railway (L&MR)
- Material: Injection-moulded plastic
- Assembly: Ready-to-run
- Paint/Glue: Not required
- Recommended Age: 14+
- Power Requirement: Requires compatible OO gauge track and controller
- Compatibility Notes: Compatible with OO gauge track and period rolling stock
- Included: One OO scale L&MR Planet locomotive
Perfect for: OO scale railway modellers recreating the earliest days of rail transport, museum exhibits, or expanding a historic locomotive collection.
Why this kit matters
Designed by Robert Stephenson in 1830, the Planet class introduced engineering features that became standard on steam locomotives for decades. With its horizontal cylinders mounted inside the frames and improved boiler design, the Planet represented a major advance in railway technology during the pioneering years of the Liverpool & Manchester Railway.
This locomotive is an important milestone in railway history and makes an outstanding centrepiece for layouts depicting Britain's earliest passenger rail services.
How to use it
This is a ready-to-run OO scale locomotive. Place it on compatible OO gauge track, connect it to a suitable controller, and couple it to period passenger coaches or wagons. No assembly, paint, or glue is required.
This is a plastic model. It is not a toy.