More things to put on the shelves

Just as Hornby release the streamline P2 I manage to get my hands on one of the older ones, but it isn't just a regular one, instead it's the R3440 LNER Class P2 Locomotive 'COCK O THE NORTH' from the 2016 collection commemorating the 75th anniversary of  Sir Nigel's Passing. As far as I know the collection of 4 locomotives wasn't intended to be sold individually, however some retailers did it anyway.

Mine is number 435 of 850 and what really makes these locomotives special is the exclusive gloss finish, which, thought not exactly ideal for modelling does work amazingly for a special edition model.

Unfortunately the old P2 release wasn't fit for the railways range, as it was just the railroad model with some extra paint (except for the cab) which means very few separately fitted parts, Including a large part of the valve gear which if bent can hit the piston rod. The mechanism has both good and bad features; The bad ones are the lack of bearings and only a small 3 pole motor, however it does have a completely defaceable base-keeper plate and also a flywheel.










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