Hornby R3738, OO gauge, Flying Scotsman USA Tour Limited Edition
Hornby R3738, OO Gauge, Flying Scotsman USA Tour Special Limited Edition In a beautiful presentation box , this is the Ian Pegler fiftieth anniversary Limited Edition Flying Scotsman USA Tour release. With LNER Gresley A3 Class 4-6-2 Locomotive and tender number 4472'Flying Scotsman' in LNER lined apple green with LNER to one tender and 4472 to the second tender. Model comes with two 8 wheel tenders as per the original USA tour, The running gear, tyres, handrails and additional separate metal detail is produced with an 18-carat gold plated finish, and a two piece wooden plinth with 18-caret gold plated rails supplied for display purposes, also present is a plaque to be attached to the plinths, a limited edition certificate number 298 of 1000 made. Nelson Blount, founder of Steamtown USA, first sowed the seeds to Alan Pegler of 4472 Flying Scotsman visiting the United States, but little was the railway entrepreneur and preservationist to know just how much the enterprise would end up costing him personally and how it would affect the future of Flying Scotsman for years to come.
In addition to the twin tendered 4472 Flying Scotsman, the exhibition train consisted of nine coaches; BR Mk. Era 6 (1957 - 1971). Alan Pegler LNER, Apple Green. Along classic Lines is an online Model Railway retailer, Our E bay shop sells Model Railways old and new in a range of gauges and outlines. From the menu on the left select the gauge you are interested in and explore our range, we are friendly and approachable and are happy to answer your questions. The item "Hornby R3738, OO gauge, Flying Scotsman USA Tour Limited Edition" is in sale since Wednesday, April 22, 2020. This item is in the category "Collectables\Model Railways & Trains\OO Gauge\Locomotives". The seller is "alongclassiclines" and is located in Manchester. This item can be shipped worldwide.- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: China
- Vintage (Y/N): No
- Gauge: 00
- Brand: Hornby
- Train Operating Company: London North Eastern Railway
- Type: Steam Locomotive
- Material: Plastic
- Rail System: 2-Rail
- Control: Analogue
- Colour: Green
- Year: 2019
- Era: Era 6 - British Rail (1967-1971)
- Replica of: Flying Scotsman
- Power Supply: DC
- State of Assembly: Ready to Go/Pre-built
- Features: Limited Edition
- MPN: R3738