Description

Now in stock and available for immediate dispatch.

This particular Black 5 comes finished in Late BR Lined livery, with a welded tender and the running number '45379'.

History of '45379'

New to the LMS 07/1937 with Armstrong Whitworth works number 1434. 45379 was initially allocated to Crewe North (5A). When under BR it was allocated to Rugby (2A) where it remained for 1 year. A re-allocation to Northampton (2C) followed by spells to Crewe North (5A), Bletchley (1E) and Willesden (1A) where 45379 was finally withdrawn in July 1965. Sold to the Woodham Brothers for scrap 45379 remained at Barry until 1974 where the locomotive was bought for restoration and taken to the Avon Valley Railway, later moved to the Great Central Railway. 45379 was bought then by the Mid Hants Railway Preservation Society and was subsequently moved to Alresford in 2002 returning to steam in 2010.

Specifications & Features

Super detailed die-cast, brass and plastic construction

Genuine ABC Helical Gearbox, built in the UK

Maxon motor with ball bearing racers

Super detailed cab

Sprung axle boxes

Removable working loco lamps

Firebox glow

Detail pack with snowplough included with every model

DCC Ready

Will negotiate Peco 2nd Radius (40.5"/1028mm) & Setrack points 

DCC Sound Versions:

Zimo Decoder - MS950, Exclusive sound file by Paul Chetter

Boom box double speaker (located in the loco)

Zimo exclusive sound project with 20 functions

Weathering & Detailing by Neil Armitage

Neil has become very well known over the years for his excellent weathering and detailing work. From a light weathering, to a loco covered in rust, he is able to capture and recreate this in model form.

To add weathering to your Black 5, simply click  and follow the instructions on the page.