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R30559 Hornby BR Castle Class Spitfire 5071 - 90th Anniversary

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R30559 Hornby Castle Class 4-6-0 Steam Loco number 5071 "Spitfire" - BR Green with early emblem - 90th Anniversary

New release - pre-orders invited - expected during 3rd Quarter 2026. preauthkernow

This locomotive entered service with the GWR at Newton Abbot in June 1938, initially named ‘Clifford Castle’, but this was changed to 'Spitfire' during the Second World War following the aeroplane’s pivotal role in the Battle of Britain during 1940.

It then spent most of its career shedded in the West Country, though after nationalisation, it had spells in the late 1950s at Gloucester and Worcester. The locomotive was fitted with a double chimney and four-row superheater in June 1959, before moving to St. Philip’s Marsh, Plymouth in February 1962, from where it was withdrawn in October 1963.

This detailed OO gauge model depicts 5071 in its original form, with a smart green livery. It also features sprung metal buffers, NEM tension lock couplings and a 21-pin socket, ready for upgrade to HM7000.

Name:

R30559 Hornby BR Castle Class Spitfire 5071 - 90th Anniversary

DCC Status:

21 Pin Socket

Gauge:

OO Gauge

Price:

£ 206.99 Saving £23.00 (10.00%) on RRP (£229.99)

Product Code:

HKU001

Availability:

Non-Stock Item (Special Order).