Steam Generator:
- Pre-fitted Gen 2 steam generator system featuring an optical sensor for accurate chuff rate synchronised with the wheel speed. Steam output is created using piezo element technology. This is a cold water-based system (no heating element).
- Water reservoir large enough for 20 minutes of continuous steam running
- Adjustable steam output settings via the decoder
Electronics:
- 21-Pin DCC Sound decoder pre-fitted
- HM7000 Power Bank compatible
- Illuminated flickering firebox
DCC Sound:
- Pre-installed Saint Class sound profile for accurate locomotive sounds, synchronised with the chuff rate and steam effect.
- Assembled using live recordings of Saint Class locomotives
- Tender speaker
Tooling:
- Tall Chimney
- Later safety valve with Top Feeds
- Later curved footplate
- Fluted piston rods
- Superheated boiler
- Collett Tender
Livery:
- GWR Lined Green
- Great Western tender lettering
- Accurate colours and fonts
- Era 3
History
George Jackson Churchward tested three prototype locomotives between 1902 and 1905, the third of which, No. 171, became the basis for his new ‘Saint’ Class. Initially, a further 19 locomotives based on No. 171 were delivered in 1905, known as the ‘Scott’ series. Thirteen of these were built as 4-4-2s, including No. 180, which was named ‘Couer de Lion’ in 1907 after the subject of the Ivanhoe novel by Sir Walter Scott.
The locomotive was converted to 4-6-0 in January 1913 and remained in service until withdrawn by British Railways from Gloucester Horton Road soon after nationalisation, in May 1948, after a service life of just over 43 years.
