TT3043M Hornby LNER Class A4 Steam Loco 4498 Sir Nigel Gresley

New release - pre-orders invited - expected during 1st Quarter 2026. preauthkernow

Built at the Doncaster works in 1937, 4498 Sir Nigel Gresley entered service in October 1937 on the London and Northeast Railway. 

This model represents the locomotive in 1930’s condition with full valances and in its classic Garter blue paint scheme. A HM7000-Next18 sound decoder can be fitted for digital control and realistic A4 Class sound effects using the free to download A4 sound profile.

Specific to TT3043:

• A4 locomotive 4498 in Garter blue with ‘Sir Nigel Gresley’ Name plates.
• Single Chimney.
• Full valances.
• 1928 Corridor Tender.

Common TT A4 Class Features:

• High detail TT Scale model based on extensive research including and original works drawings.
• Heavy diecast chassis. Model Weight is 150 grams.
• High precision coreless motor.
• Brass axle bearings.
• Locomotive and Tender wheel electrical pickups.
• Kinematic rear coupling system.
• Pre-fitted acoustic speaker chamber and Sugarcube speaker.
• Next-18 Decoder socket.
• Metal buffers.
• Separately fitted brass safety valves and whistle.
• Separately fitted metal handrails.
• Accessory bag contains optional fit flanged trailing track wheelset, vacuum pipes and couplings.