Hornby R376 LMS Class 4P 4-4-0 Compound with Synchrosmoke

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This highly collectable and powerful item is the extremely hard to get hold of Hornby R376 London Midland Scottish Region LMS Class 4P Compound steam locomotive numbered 1000.  This item is in mint, factory fresh condition and is just as good as the day it was first despatched from the factory.  It has never seen, or been on a layout, and has been stored in the box since new.  This rarely available 4-4-0 model is finished in LMS crimson livery with gold lettering.  Numbered 1000 and complete with the single chimney, intricate valve gear and the correct, black multi spoked wheels it is absolutely stunning.  Only available for 1 year from 1981 and never re-released, this locomotive is just as good as the day it was first made 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, detailed brass cab interior and black 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 smooth faced none corridor tender is in just as mint condition and is clearly marked LMS with the matching gold coach lines.  The tender houses the motor and it is fitted at the rear with the correct Hornby tension lock coupling.  Please note that the box specifies that this model is fitted with the unique Hornby smoke generator.  The loading pipette, plunger and oil sachet are not supplied with the model but are easily available on Ebay.  The smoke feature has therefore not been tested.  The original Hornby box is in a bright, sharp, unfaded, lightly surface scuffed condition.  Inside the box, the full length full colour graphics card that sits between the model and the clear acetate front of the box remain with this model.  The whole item is just as good a quality as you could wish to obtain.

This item predates modern digital control but should be an easy conversion to be DCC ready with the correct Hornby chip.

As all of our items are collectables and may have been stored for a long time, we would recommend that if the model is to be run, a light lubrication and dust removal would be appropriate ( where applicable ).