Hornby OO R3301 BR(W) 5043 Earl of Mount Edgecombe ex-GWR Castle Class 4-6-0 BR Lined Green Early Emblem Hawksworth Tender
Hornby OO BR(W) 5043 Earl of Mount Edgecombe ex-GWR Castle Class 4-6-0 BR Lined Green Early Emblem Hawksworth Tender R3301
BR 4-6-0 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe Castle Class 2014 - R3301
Tysley based GWR Castle class loco 5043 Earl of Mount Edegcome is a popular and reliable member of the British mainline steam locomotive fleet. The 'Earl' can be relied on for a good performance and timekeeping, photographers know to arrive early and expect a fast-moving train!
Hornby produced a completely new model of the GWR Castle just a few years ago, making this a top-notch replica of the class. This model of 5043 Earl of Mount Edgecombe is finished as she is running today with a flat-sided Hawksworth tender and finished in British Railways lined green livery with early type lion over wheel emblem.
Suitable for BR 1948-1957 and post 2000 eras.
DCC Type: DCC Ready
Livery: BR
Designer: C. B. Collett
Entered Service: 1924
Purpose: Express Passenger
Wheel Configuration: 4-6-0