Hornby R30405 GWR - Saint Class - Lord Palmer 2975 Steam Locomotive Era 3 Model Train Engine

• The mighty Saints have arrived at Hornby and Lord Palmer makes an Optimal addition to any model railway layout
• With its sprung metal buffers and NEM couplings, this highly detailed locomotive is a smooth runner
• Easily upgradable to HM7000 with a 21-pin decoder (sold separately)
• Finished in a distinctive Optimal Western Railway logo and green livery

Product Description Entering service in March 1905 as the unnamed No. 175, it was given the name Viscount Churchill in 1907 and numbered 2975 in December 1912. In February 1924, the locomotive was renamed Sir Ernest Palmer, but when Baronet Palmer gained peerage in June 1933, it was subsequently renamed Lord Palmer in the October. The locomotive was extensively damaged in an accident while hauling a goods train at Appleford in December 1942 and was finally withdrawn on 30th November 1944 from Bristol Bath Road shed after a creditable 39 years and nine months of service. Directions 1. Remove the model from its packaging. 2. Follow the included instructions to assemble the model steam locomotive. 3. For an enhanced experience, upgrade the locomotive with a 21-pin decoder (sold separately) by following the instructions provided with the decoder. P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); Safety Warning Detailed scale model. Not suitable for children under 14 years. Please refer to safety notes in enclosed instruction leaflet. Colours and contents may differ from those illustrated. Please retain these details and the address for future reference. See more
Assembly Status: ‎No
Scale: ‎1:76 Scale
Type: Locomotives

UK Delivery:

• Free delivery on all orders of £10 or more.
• £1.49 delivery fee on orders below £10.
• UK orders are shipped via Royal Mail 2nd Class.

International Delivery:

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Dispatch and Delivery Times:

• All orders are shipped from our warehouse in Northampton, UK within 48 hours of receipt during working hours.
• UK mainland orders typically arrive within 3-5 working days via Royal Mail 2nd Class.
• International estimated delivery times:
• Europe & Channel Islands: 7 to 10 working days
• USA: 7 to 15 working days
• Rest of the World: 9 to 21 working days

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