Hornby R2176M BR Duchess Lakes Express Train Pack Limited Edition

(Larger Photo) Hornby R2176M BR Duchess Lakes Express Train Pack Limited Edition

This model is the Hornby R2176M Limited Edition Great British Train Pack entitled ‘Lakes Express’. This Limited Edition high quality Train pack contains the super detail BR ex LMS Duchess Class steam locomotive 46221 Queen Elizabeth’, together with 3 specially produced coaches in the traditional BR maroon livery. Each coach has its own individual name boards showing ‘Euston Keswick Windermere and the 3 are numbered M15387, M34358 and M34285. Each coach has a fully fitted interior with fully glazed windows. The locomotive itself features the instantly recognizable BR green livery, dual red coach lines and new fine scale wheels with factory fully scaled valve gear. This set is in mint, factory fresh condition and all items are exactly the same as when they left the production line. The items have never been removed from the box and the digipic has therefore been taken in such a way as to preserve this status. The 6 wheel none corridor tender houses the Ringfield motor and the tender is clearly marked with the BR icon on each side. This model is not DCC ready but could easily be converted with the right chip if so desired. The models are supplied in the original box which is in a bright, sharp and fully intact condition. It is correctly labelled for the models it contains. The original Hornby instructions numbered accompany this train pack and this item would be a fantastic addition to any serious collector’s portfolio of stock. This set is also provided with the unique original Limited Edition Certificate to authenticate that this is one of just 15000 models produced for worldwide distribution in 2001. In all respects you would do very well indeed to find a better-presented and fully complete example.