Hornby R30520 OO Gauge RailRoad BR Standard 8 4-6-2 71000 'Duke of Gloucester' BR Green Early Crest

Name: Cheltenham Model Centre
Telephone: +44 (0)1242 523 117 or 234 644

Product Code: R30520

Manufacturer Number: R30520
Condition: New
Category: Model Railways, Locomotives, Steam Locomotives
Brand: Hornby
Range: Hornby January 2026
Loco Class: BR Standard 8
Era: Era 10: Post Privatisation 2010 - 2025
Livery: BR Green Late Crest
Scale: 1:76
Gauge: OO
DCC Type: DCC Ready
DCC Pin: 21 Pin

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Release Date: TBC

Est Price:

£152.99

You can secure this item at NO COST, with the the full balance payable before delivery or collection.

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Built as the replacement for Princess Royal Class 4-6-2 46202 'Princess Anne', which was destroyed in the Harrow and Wealdstone rail disaster of 1952, the Riddles-designed #Pacific# was intended as the first of a new batch of modern locomotives that would serve BR for many years to come.

Completed at Crewe in 1954, plans to build more were turned down by the Railway Executive because the design was too expensive and complex. As a result, 'Duke of Gloucester' remained unique, with its three-cylinder configuration and Caprotti rotary cam-driven valve gear. It had an operational life of just eight years, being withdrawn in 1962. One of its cylinders was saved for display in the National Railway Museum, while the other was removed to balance the locomotive before going for scrap in South Wales.

It was, however, saved in 1974 and a restoration lasting 13 years ensued, including building new cylinders from scratch. When it returned to steam it became a regular on the main line and during 2025 returned from its latest overhaul, once again hauling steam specials to the delight of enthusiasts.

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We have been in business for over 40 with the shop located in a few different places around the town in that time. We are now located at the Eastern end of Cheltenham High Street.

As well as stocking the latest plastic kit, diecast and model railway releases we have a big selection of slot cars and modelling tools.

We are able to carry out repairs on radio control cars & model railway locos, including DCC & DCC Sound fitting.

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Cheltenham Model Centre

39 High Street
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL50 1DX
England

+44 (0)1242 523 117 or 234 644
sales@cheltenhammodelcentre.com

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