Hornby OO LNER Class A4 4-6-2 4466 Sir Ralph Wedgwood WWII 80th Anniversary Collection
OO LNER Class A4 4-6-2 No. 4466 Sir Ralph Wedgwood WWII 80th Anniversary Collection delivers commemorative detail and smooth performance for collectors and OO gauge steam enthusiasts.
Featuring:
- 80th Anniversary Edition: Special release commemorating 80 years since the end of the Second World War.
- Historic Wartime Livery: Models No. 4466 Sir Ralph Wedgwood in austere LNER wartime black.
- Streamlined A4 Design: Captures the iconic aerodynamic shape of Sir Nigel Gresley’s famous Pacific locomotives.
- Ready-to-Run Performance: Smooth-running locomotive and tender for OO gauge layouts.
Finished Model Dimensions (Approximate):
- Length: 30.5 cm (including tender)
- Width: 4 cm
- Height: 6 cm
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: OO (1:76)
- Gauge: 16.5mm
- Manufacturer: Hornby
- Class: LNER Class A4 4-6-2 Pacific
- Locomotive Number: 4466
- Name: Sir Ralph Wedgwood
- Livery: LNER Wartime Black
- Era: Era 2 (1923–1947)
- Material: Die-cast metal and injection-moulded plastic
- Assembly: Ready-to-run
- Paint/Glue: Not required
- DCC Ready: Yes (decoder not included)
- Recommended Age: 14+
Perfect for: Collectors of commemorative locomotives, LNER enthusiasts, and modellers recreating wartime express passenger services.
Why this kit matters
No. 4466 Sir Ralph Wedgwood was one of Sir Nigel Gresley’s streamlined A4 Pacific locomotives, built to haul the LNER’s premier express trains. Named after a former LNER Chief General Manager, the locomotive symbolised the speed and innovation of British rail travel.
During World War II, these glamorous engines were repainted in plain black to reflect wartime austerity while continuing to play a vital role in transporting passengers and essential goods across Britain. This special edition honours both the locomotive’s service and the 80th anniversary of the Allied victory in 1945.
How to use it
Place the locomotive and tender on OO gauge track and pair it with LNER teak or wartime passenger coaches. Operates on analogue DC layouts and can be upgraded with a compatible DCC decoder for digital control.
This is a detailed scale model intended for collectors and hobbyists. It is not a toy.