{"product_id":"oo-sr-merchant-navy-class-cunard-white-star-line-21c4-with-steam-generator-dcc-sound-fitted","title":"OO SR Merchant Navy Class Cunard White Star Line 21C4 - with Steam Generator \u0026 DCC Sound Fitted","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOO SR Merchant Navy Class Cunard White Star Line 21C4 – with Steam Generator \u0026amp; DCC Sound Fitted\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDCC Sound Fitted Steam Locomotive:\u003c\/b\u003e Factory-installed digital sound with authentic Merchant Navy Class steam audio, whistle, exhaust chuff, and operational effects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSouthern Railway Heritage Livery:\u003c\/b\u003e Finished as “Cunard White Star Line” 21C4, one of the famous named locomotives from the SR Merchant Navy class.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSteam Generator Equipped:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes detailed boiler and steam generation equipment for enhanced realism in mainline passenger operation scenes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePacific Wheel Arrangement:\u003c\/b\u003e OO scale 4-6-2 (Pacific) configuration designed for express passenger services on the Southern Railway network.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHighly Detailed Bodywork:\u003c\/b\u003e Fine rivet and panel detailing with separate fittings and realistic tender construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLayout Integration:\u003c\/b\u003e Standard OO couplings for compatibility with coaching stock and full passenger formations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinished Model Dimensions (Approximate):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLength:\u003c\/b\u003e 31–32 cm (locomotive and tender combined)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWidth:\u003c\/b\u003e 4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScale:\u003c\/b\u003e OO (1:76)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModel:\u003c\/b\u003e SR Merchant Navy Class “Cunard White Star Line” 21C4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWheel Arrangement:\u003c\/b\u003e 4-6-2 (Pacific)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Injection-moulded plastic and metal detail components (varies by manufacturer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/b\u003e Ready-to-run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePaint\/Glue:\u003c\/b\u003e Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/b\u003e 14+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePower Requirement:\u003c\/b\u003e DCC controller required for full sound functions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompatibility Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e Suitable for OO gauge passenger and express train formations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/b\u003e OO scale model railway enthusiasts building Southern Railway or British steam-era express passenger layouts, especially long-distance mainline services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this kit matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocomotive 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace 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.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a plastic model locomotive. Assembly is not required. Paint and glue are not required. It is not a toy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hornby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46786345500828,"sku":"R30560SS","price":554.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/R30560SS.webp?v=1777518532","url":"https:\/\/www.hobbyco.com.au\/products\/oo-sr-merchant-navy-class-cunard-white-star-line-21c4-with-steam-generator-dcc-sound-fitted","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}