Hornby OO SR Merchant Navy Class Cunard White Star Line 21C4 - with Steam Generator & DCC Sound Fitted

OO SR Merchant Navy Class Cunard White Star Line 21C4 – with Steam Generator & DCC Sound Fitted

Featuring:

• DCC Sound Fitted Steam Locomotive: Factory-installed digital sound with authentic Merchant Navy Class steam audio, whistle, exhaust chuff, and operational effects.
• Southern Railway Heritage Livery: Finished as “Cunard White Star Line” 21C4, one of the famous named locomotives from the SR Merchant Navy class.
• Steam Generator Equipped: Includes detailed boiler and steam generation equipment for enhanced realism in mainline passenger operation scenes.
• Pacific Wheel Arrangement: OO scale 4-6-2 (Pacific) configuration designed for express passenger services on the Southern Railway network.
• Highly Detailed Bodywork: Fine rivet and panel detailing with separate fittings and realistic tender construction.
• Layout Integration: Standard OO couplings for compatibility with coaching stock and full passenger formations.

Finished Model Dimensions (Approximate):

• Length: 31–32 cm (locomotive and tender combined)
• Width: 4 cm
• Height: 6 cm

Technical Specifications:

• Scale: OO (1:76)
• Model: SR Merchant Navy Class “Cunard White Star Line” 21C4
• Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-2 (Pacific)
• Material: Injection-moulded plastic and metal detail components (varies by manufacturer)
• Assembly: Ready-to-run
• Paint/Glue: Not required
• Recommended Age: 14+
• Power Requirement: DCC controller required for full sound functions
• Compatibility Notes: Suitable for OO gauge passenger and express train formations

Perfect for: OO scale model railway enthusiasts building Southern Railway or British steam-era express passenger layouts, especially long-distance mainline services.

Why this kit matters

The SR Merchant Navy Class was introduced by the Southern Railway in the 1940s and designed by Oliver Bulleid for high-speed express passenger work. These locomotives were among the most powerful Pacific steam engines in Britain, built to handle prestigious long-distance routes such as services between London and the South Coast.

Locomotive 21C4 “Cunard White Star Line” is part of the original naming scheme that reflected important shipping companies of the era, linking rail and maritime travel during a period when both were essential to international passenger transport. These engines became icons of Southern Railway engineering and later British Railways steam operations.

This DCC sound fitted model recreates the presence of the original locomotive in both appearance and operation, making it ideal for realistic steam-era express passenger scenes on OO scale layouts.

How to use it

Place the locomotive on OO gauge track and couple it to compatible passenger coaches. Use a DCC controller to access sound functions including whistle, chuff, and braking effects. Ensure smooth track alignment for best performance on curves and points.

This is a plastic model locomotive. Assembly is not required. Paint and glue are not required. It is not a toy.