{"product_id":"hornby-r30497ss-class-29xx-saint-4-6-0-gwr-green-2980-coeur-de-lion-steam-locomotive-dcc-sound-smoke","title":"R30497SS Class 29xx 'Saint' 4-6-0 GWR Green 2980 \"Coeur de Lion\" Steam Locomotive - DCC Sound \u0026 Smoke","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item grid__item--60\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item grid__item--60\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpected Delivery September 2026 (Subject to Change at Manufacturer's Discretion).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are delighted to present the next run of OO Gauge GWR Saint Class locomotives in this months range launch, with this particular example being No. 2980 ‘Coeur de Lion’ in Great Western lined green. Utilising the same highly acclaimed tooling used on the first run of Saints last year, this latest release takes the model one step further by the inclusion of a DCC Sound decoder and speaker, 2nd generation steam generator, and revised cab footplate for improved running.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel Specification:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh detail OO Gauge model based on extensive research and original works drawings\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDie-cast Chassis and Running Plate. Model Weight is 341 grams\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh detail cab and fully decorated backhead with decorated instrument dials\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtched metal nameplates\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful 5 Pole Skew wound motor\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick release locomotive to tender connector\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePogo pin wheel pickup arrangement for easy pickup servicing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrical pickups on main drive wheels and tender wheels\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDie-cast Piston Rods \u0026amp; valve gear\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully decorated crew figures\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototypical size metal handrails with brass stanchions\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass main drive bearings\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprung metal buffers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront and Rear NEM coupling pocket\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately fitted lamps. Lamp code can be changed\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately fitted simulated coal load\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved cab footplate design\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteam Generator:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-fitted Gen 2 steam generator system featuring an optical sensor for accurate chuff rate synchronised with the wheel speed. Steam output is created using piezo element technology. This is a cold water-based system (no heating element).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater reservoir large enough for 20 minutes of continuous steam running\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable steam output settings via the decoder\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectronics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e21-Pin DCC Sound decoder pre-fitted\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHM7000 Power Bank compatible\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIlluminated flickering firebox\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDCC Sound:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-installed Saint Class sound profile for accurate locomotive sounds, synchronised with the chuff rate and steam effect.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembled using live recordings of Saint Class locomotives\u003cbr\u003eTender speaker\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTooling:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTall Chimney\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLater safety valve with Top Feeds\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLater curved footplate\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluted piston rods\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuperheated boiler\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollett Tender\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLivery:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGWR Lined Green\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat Western tender lettering\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurate colours and fonts\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra 3\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorge Jackson Churchward tested three prototype locomotives between 1902 and 1905, the third of which, No. 171, became the basis for his new ‘Saint’ Class. Initially, a further 19 locomotives based on No. 171 were delivered in 1905, known as the ‘Scott’ series. Thirteen of these were built as 4-4-2s, including No. 180, which was named ‘Couer de Lion’ in 1907 after the subject of the Ivanhoe novel by Sir Walter Scott. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe locomotive was converted to 4-6-0 in January 1913 and remained in service until withdrawn by British Railways from Gloucester Horton Road soon after nationalisation, in May 1948, after a service life of just over 43 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hornby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58194282742144,"sku":"HOR-R30497SS","price":283.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0225\/2858\/9896\/files\/R30497SSGWRSaintCouerdeLion.jpg?v=1780413898","url":"https:\/\/railsofsheffield.com\/products\/hornby-r30497ss-class-29xx-saint-4-6-0-gwr-green-2980-coeur-de-lion-steam-locomotive-dcc-sound-smoke","provider":"Rails of Sheffield","version":"1.0","type":"link"}