Hornby R30399SS SR - Merchant Navy Class - 21C1 'Channel Packet' (With Steam Generator
Scale 1:76, OO gauge

Locomotive 21C1 'Channel Packet' was the first of the Merchant Navy class, entering service in 1941 at Salisbury and then Exmouth Junction from 1942. Renumbered '35001' under British Railways in 1948, 'Channel Packet' was allocated to Stewarts Lane from 1957 until rebuilding in 1959.

This model features DCC sound and steam functionality to recreate the first of Bulleid's powerful and iconic Merchant Navy locomotives in the most authentic way.

Detail features:

Highly detailed OO gauge model based on extensive research and original works drawings
Highly detailed cab with fully decorated backhead and decorated instrument dials
Opening cab roof vent
Removable simulated coal load with fully detailed tender bunker
Accurately modelled Merchant Navy Bullied-Firth-Brown wheels
Early 21C1 'widows peak' front end streamlining and chimney arrangement
5000 gallon tender in its original condition with raves yet to be cut back
Cast trailing truck
Separately fitted nameplate, number plate, and company ownership plate
Horseshoe smokebox door company plate
Sprung metal buffers
Heavy die-cast chassis, pony truck, and trailing truck
Electronics and traction features:

Pre-fitted 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).
Pre-fitted 21-pin HM7000 decoder and speaker. The decoder is compatible with NMRA DCC controllers and HM7000 app control.
Pre-installed Merchant Navy sound profile for accurate locomotive sounds, synchronised with the chuff rate and steam effect.
Adjustable steam output settings via the decoder
Water reservoir for up to 20 minutes of continuous steam running
Die-cast connecting rods and valve gear
Powerful 5-pole skew-wound motor
Flywheel with cardan shaft arrangement for smooth running
Oilite main drive bearings
Wheel pickups on tender and driven locomotive wheelsets
Pogo pin wheel pickup arrangement for easy pickup servicing
8-way locomotive to tender drawbar, with integrated electrical connection for easy coupling and decoupling.
Front and rear NEM coupling pockets, with narrow tension lock couplings
Optional fit rear flanged wheelset (only recommended for larger layouts with sweeping curves or display purposes).
Please note: This model requires a DCC controller or the HM7000 app to control.