Hornby R866 LNER B12/3 4-6-0 steam tender locomotive

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This highly collectable model is the original and powerful Hornby R866 Class B12/3 LNER 4-6-0 mixed traffic steam locomotive. This locomotive/model is in mint factory fresh condition and is just as good as the day it was first made.  It has been display stored since new and apart from a test run, has never seen, or been, on a layout.  This rarely available locomotive powered model is finished in LNER green livery and with the correct factory colour coded and spoked wheels, it is absolutely stunning.  This item was constructed in the modern manner in 1978.  This locomotive, numbered 8509, is as new and it would be impossible to obtain a better condition item.  We removed the model from the box for the digital scan and the model has all detailing exactly as it should be.  Wired handrails, white boiler bands and brass whistles are just 3 of the instantly recognizable features of this item and the model is just a beautifully made evocative item.   The 6-wheel none corridor tender is in just as mint condition and is clearly marked LNER.  It does not house the motor as this is a locomotive powered model.  The tender and locomotive are each fitted with a Hornby tension lock coupling.  The original box is in a bright sharp fully intact condition. It is correctly labelled for the contents it protects.  Inside the box, the undamaged white polystyrene moulding protects the model and the full length full colour undamaged graphics card that sits between the model and the clear acetate front of the box remains in place.  The original Hornby instructions numbered R86626091978 remain with this item.  In all respects, this item is in exactly the condition you would wish to receive it.  As you would expect it predates the availability of digital systems and is not DCC ready.