OO LNER Class A4 4468 "Mallard" With Steam Generator
Featuring:
- Iconic Streamlined Design: OO scale representation of the legendary LNER Class A4, featuring the distinctive streamlined casing designed for high-speed express passenger service.
- Steam Generator Detail: Fitted with additional steam generator detailing for enhanced realism, reflecting later-period operational adaptations.
- Highly Detailed Finish: Injection-moulded plastic body with fine printed lining, cab detailing, and accurate aerodynamic profile.
- Scale & Gauge Compatibility: OO scale (1:76); suitable for OO gauge track systems.
- Layout Integration: Standard OO couplings for compatibility with express coaching stock.
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: OO (1:76)
- Model: LNER Class A4 4468 "Mallard"
- Type: Steam Locomotive (Express Passenger)
- Special Feature: Steam generator fitted detail
- Material: Injection-moulded plastic
- Assembly: Ready-to-run
- Paint/Glue: Not required
- Recommended Age: 14+
- Power Requirement: OO gauge controller (DCC-ready if applicable)
- Compatibility Notes: Suitable for OO express passenger layouts and mainline running
Perfect for: OO scale railway modellers recreating high-speed LNER expresses, prestige passenger services, and interwar to early BR mainline scenes.
Why this model matters
The LNER A4 class, designed by Sir Nigel Gresley, is one of the most famous steam locomotive classes in the world. No. 4468 "Mallard" holds the official world speed record for steam locomotives, set in 1938. Its streamlined design symbolised the peak of British steam-era engineering and high-speed passenger ambition.
How to use it
This model is ready-to-run for OO gauge layouts and suitable for express passenger services. It is ideal for mainline running with coaching stock and preserved-era displays. No assembly, paint, or glue is required.
This is a detailed scale model and not a toy.