{"product_id":"sonic-models-s4101-08-robinson-a5-gcr-class-9n-4-6-2-tank-locomotive-br-black-late-crest-no-69820","title":"Robinson A5 (GCR Class 9N) 4-6-2 Tank Locomotive BR Black (Late Crest) No.69820","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSonic Models has unveiled its first 4mm locomotive: the imposing and stylish Robinson GCR\/LNER 9N\/A5 4-6-2T.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersion: BR Late Crest Black Mixed Traffic Lining No.69820 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sonic model will be offered in both original GCR and later LNER versions and features a heavy die-cast chassis, flywheel, Next18 DCC socket hidden in the cab, pre-fitted sugar cube, NEM coupling pockets, sprung buffers and all models will be supplied with an accessory pack including coal shovel and rake and dummy screw-link couplers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetail differences include GCR or LNER dome, whistle and smokebox, 3-rail or 5-rail coal bunker, single or split cab front window, cab-sides open or with windows and smooth or riveted sandbox wrapper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLivery variations include GCR lined green, GCR lined green with L\u0026amp;NER lettering, LNER lined and unlined black and BR mixed traffic lined black with BRITISH RAILWAYS lettering, early emblem or late crest.BR mixed traffic lined black with early emblem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FQDlzVqOpOY?si=VpeMxwq-1BxAH_Cn\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e44 of these powerful locomotives were built over a 15 year period from 1911-1926 and the last was withdrawn in 1960.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by the Great Central Railway’s Chief Mechanical Engineer John G Robinson to tackle suburban trains operating from the company’s London terminus at Marylebone, they were originally designated Class 9N, however after grouping the LNER reclassified them A5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe last-built locomotives, built after grouping, were assigned to north east England and under the LNER other members of the class were used more widely – on suburban services from King Cross, around Bradford and on the former London Transport lines between Aylesbury and Rickmansworth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing nationalisation those A5s still on Marylebone trains were transferred to Lincolnshire and on to Darlington and Hull.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe last was withdrawn in November 1960.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sonic Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40320774668479,"sku":"SON-S4101-08","price":149.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0225\/2858\/9896\/products\/MG_6211.jpg?v=1676371147","url":"https:\/\/railsofsheffield.com\/products\/sonic-models-s4101-08-robinson-a5-gcr-class-9n-4-6-2-tank-locomotive-br-black-late-crest-no-69820","provider":"Rails of Sheffield","version":"1.0","type":"link"}