We’re excited to announce the arrival of the stunning Hornby County of Merioneth Train Pack, now available at Rails of Sheffield!
This beautiful set celebrates classic GWR steam in all its glory, featuring the iconic ‘County’ class locomotive in a rich BR green livery, complete with matching coaches.
Part of Hornby’s popular Railroad Range, this pack is ideal for those starting out in the hobby, younger enthusiasts, or anyone looking for a great-value addition to their layout. It features the classic ‘County of Merioneth’ 4-6-0 locomotive in BR green livery, accompanied by two BR Mk1 coaches – a nostalgic steam-era set that’s perfect for everyday running.
With simpler detailing and robust construction, the Railroad Range is built for reliability and fun, making it a great choice for both play and display.
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Product Features
Includes the following items:
- GWR Class 1000 4-6-0 1019 'County of Merioneth' in GWR green
- 1 x GWR Brake 3rd Coach 4942 in chocolate and cream
- 1 x GWR Composite Coach 6138 in chocolate and cream
Classic robust toolings re-released as part of the Railroad Range
Intricate livery application and printing
Fixed tension lock couplings
Accessory pack contains:
- Locomotive and Tender brake rods
- Instruction leaflet
- Bar coupling
- Hook coupling
Locomotive is DCC Ready with an 8-pin socket
Prototype Information
The GWR Class 1000 or County Class was a class of mixed-traffic 4-6-0 steam locomotives designed by the last Chief Mechanical Engineer of the GWR, Frederick William Hawksworth, in 1945. The No. 1000-1029 locomotives were constructed between 1945 and 1947.
No. 1019 ‘County of Merioneth’ was constructed in April 1946 at Swindon Works. After BR nationalisation in 1948, 1019 worked as a passenger express train to and from Paddington as well as freight hauling duties. BR gave 1019 and other members of the class a power classification of 6MT. A modified double chimney was fitted in March 1959.
No. 1019 was withdrawn from service and purchased from BR by Cashmore’s Scrapyard in October 1963. The locomotive was scrapped at Great Bridge in January 1964.