Hornby R2600M "Cheltenham Flyer" train pack with Castle 4-6-0 "Tregenna" loco and 3 GWR coaches.Used. OO Gauge

Hornby R2600M "Cheltenham Flyer" train pack with Castle 4-6-0 "Tregenna" loco and 3 GWR coaches.

The 4073 or Castle Class are 4-6-0 steam locomotives of the Great Western Railway, built between 1923 and 1950. They were designed by the railway's Chief Mechanical Engineer, Charles Collett, for working the company's express passenger trains. They could reach speeds of up to 100 mph. When introduced they were heralded as Britain's most powerful express passenger locomotive, being some 10% more powerful than the Star Class 4-6-0. The Castle class was noted for superb performance overall, and notably on the Cheltenham Flyer during the 1930s: for example, on 6 June 1932 the train, pulled by 5006 Tregenna Castle, covered the 77.25 miles from Swindon to Paddington at an average speed of 81.68 mph start-to-stop (124.3 km at an average speed of 131.4 km/h). This world record for steam traction was widely regarded as an astonishing feat.

This limited edition set is complete and in nearly new condition. It comes complete the certificate of authentication ( 380 of 1500).

The engine has been fully tested and has barerly been run. everything is exactly as it should be. All the coaches are "as new"

It comes in its original box with a detailing set in excellent condition