Hornby: LNER, A4 Class, 4–6–2, 4468 ‘Mallard’
Entering traffic on March 3, 1938, complete with Kylchap double blastpipe and chimney, 4468 ‘Mallard’ was first allocated to Doncaster, where the locomotive stayed until October 10, 1943, when it moved to Grantham.
The move to Kings Cross came on April 11, 1948, complete with corridor tender, where Mallard remained until being withdrawn to a life of preservation on April 25, 1963.
Technical Specification & Detail:
- Gauge 00
- Length 291mm
- DCC Type DCC Ready
- Designer Sir Nigel Gresley
- Minimum Curve 2nd Radius + (438mm)
- Age Suitability 14+
- Motor 5 Pole Skew Wound. Loco Drive