{"product_id":"hornby-r30563-class-5mt-4-6-0-br-black-early-emblem-45407-the-lancashire-fusilier-as-preserved-condition-steam-locomotive","title":"R30563 Class 5MT 4-6-0 BR Black Early Emblem 45407 ‘The Lancashire Fusilier’ (As Preserved Condition’) Steam Locomotive","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item grid__item--60\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item grid__item--60\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpected Delivery September 2026 (Subject to Change at Manufacturer's Discretion).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eExclusive to Rails of Sheffield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures Include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautifully detailed model with many separately fitted parts\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital \u0026amp; Sound capability - 21-pin socket\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful motor with flywheel, 6-wheel drive \u0026amp; all-wheel pickups\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlickering firebox glow effect\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking headlamps\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal sprung buffers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNEM tension lock couplings\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0, more commonly known as the ‘Black Five’ Class of locomotives were designed by Sir William Stanier and built between 1934 and 1951.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStanier became Chief Mechanical Engineer of the London, Midland, and Scottish Railway (LMS) in 1932, tasked with introducing new, more modern, and powerful designs of locomotive. Having worked previously as Works Manager for the Great Western Railway, Stanier recognised that with the LMS covering such a wide scope of the UK, there was a need for larger locomotives that could travel anywhere and do anything, resulting in the mixed traffic ‘Black Five’ Class for the 20th Century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e45407\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for the LMS by Armstrong Whitworth in 1937, No.5407 spent most of its initial life in the Midlands, including (appropriately) a spell based at Sheffield (Grimethorpe) shed between 1948 and 1954. It survived until the final days of steam in August 1968.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreserved upon withdrawal, it has spent almost all of its preservation life in active service, working on railtours across the country from the 1970s until the current day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchased by Riley \u0026amp; Sons Engineering in 1997, the locomotive was restored to its BR condition with a number of modifications to allow for operation on Britain's 21st century railway, including air brakes and new signalling systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e45407 was named 'Lancashire Fusilier' in 2004, and is now one of the most well-travelled locomotives in the UK, regularly appearing on railtours and preserved railways in England, Scotland and Wales. It is famous for hauling the 'Jacobite' steam trains on the West Highland Extension from Fort William to Mallaig - a task it performs regularly, year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model has been produced in its mainline railtour condition, with 26D (Bury) shedcode, black smokebox door numberplate, and pre-attached Lancashire Fusilier nameplates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Class 5MT features\u003c\/strong\u003e\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 360 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\u003eHM7000 21-Pin Decoder socket\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHM7000 Power Bank compatible\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful 5 pole skew wound motor\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIlluminated flickering firebox\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIlluminated head lamps and tail lamps (can be controlled using a DCC Decoder)\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 connecting rods and valve gear\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\u003eOpening cab roof vent\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable cab doors\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\u003eAccessory bag contains tablet catcher, vacuum pipes, lamps and couplings\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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hornby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57721107841408,"sku":"HOR-R30563","price":249.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0225\/2858\/9896\/files\/R30563BRBlack5LancashireFusiliers.jpg?v=1774522863","url":"https:\/\/railsofsheffield.com\/products\/hornby-r30563-class-5mt-4-6-0-br-black-early-emblem-45407-the-lancashire-fusilier-as-preserved-condition-steam-locomotive","provider":"Rails of Sheffield","version":"1.0","type":"link"}