Hornby R30412 OO SR S15 836

OO SR S15 836 delivers a finely detailed representation of the Southern Railway S15 steam locomotive, designed for mixed-traffic duties across the Southern Region during the early to mid-20th century.

Featuring:

• Southern Railway Livery: Authentic lined black finish with accurate numbering for No. 836.
• Maunsell Design Heritage: Based on Richard Maunsell’s robust 4-6-0 freight and mixed-traffic locomotive design.
• Detailed Running Gear: Precision-moulded wheels, motion gear, and realistic valve gear representation.
• Ready-to-Run Build: Fully assembled OO gauge steam locomotive for immediate layout use.

Finished Model Dimensions (Approximate)

• Length: 22–24 cm
• Width: 4 cm
• Height: 6 cm

Technical Specifications:

• Scale: OO (1:76)
• Gauge: 16.5mm
• Prototype: SR S15 Class
• Number: 836
• Operator: Southern Railway
• Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-0
• Service Type: Mixed traffic / freight and secondary passenger services
• Era: 1920s–1960s (pre-nationalisation and BR early period)
• Material: Injection-moulded plastic with metal chassis components (model dependent)
• Drive: Powered OO gauge steam locomotive
• Couplings: NEM pockets / tension lock (model dependent)
• Assembly: Ready-to-run
• Paint/Glue: Not required
• Recommended Age: 14+

Perfect for: Southern Region steam-era layouts, mixed traffic trains, and pre-nationalisation British railway modelling.

Why this locomotive matters

The S15 class was designed for heavy freight and secondary passenger duties across the Southern Railway network. Known for its reliability and strong hauling capability, it became a key workhorse on rural and regional routes.

This model captures the engineering practicality and historical significance of Maunsell’s locomotive designs.

How to use it

Best suited for steam-era Southern Railway layouts, working freight services, and mixed passenger operations on secondary lines.

This is a detailed scale model intended for collectors and hobbyists. It is not a toy.