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This loco works weel and is typical of items produced in these days originating from China. The motor runs well and uses far less current than the old ones did. However the high percentage of plastic used does give the item a limited life expectancy. The longevity of the old Hornby items will be lost but it works well, I used it as a basis for making a radio controlled version and got batteries and receiver into the tender with no problems. I bought a Mallard and a P2 with similar tender size and have converted those as well
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
This is a fine locomotive. The motor is powerful and quiet, and the mechanism runs smoothly. The body casting is cleanly and nicely decorated. For those intending to install a DCC decoder, beware: There is precious little space inside the body shell, and the selection of 8-pin decoders is limited. The Hornby site has a helpful tutorial on decoder installation, but the directions don't specify the decoder used.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
This locomotive was good value and had excellent running characteristics very quiet and pulled 6 coaches with ease R3086 has its motor in the main boiler so the weight was over the driving wheels,this should always be taken into consideration when buying second-hand A class locomotives.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
Of the large locomotives that I have purchased over 4-4-0 size this is the first one that will work on my layout. The only item I do think that could be improved by Hornby is the poor flimsy connector for the tender. Surely after all these years there must be a better way than a cheap piece of plastic with a hole to hook on to a plastic peg under the locomotive. Having said that the locomotive looks very good and runs well pulling a rake of 4 carriages even up an incline without effort.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
I bought this train for my husband as he always wanted one. Great design and excellent detail. Delivery was very good and well packed. Excellent value for money and great train.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
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