One:One Collection BR Royal Scot Class 46100 Steam Loco

One:One Collection BR Royal Scot Class 46100 Steam Loco

1:76 scale model produced by Hornby. This model is ready-to-run straight out of the box and would make a excellent addition to any model railway collection.

Features:

• Analogue DC Model
• This model mainly operates in Britain
• Decorated in Preserved company markings
• Best suited to 438mm radius curves

Details

The LMS Royal Scot Class 6100 Royal Scot is one of the most famous British steam locomotives ever built, representing the pinnacle of pre-war express passenger design for the London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS). Introduced in 1927, Royal Scot was the first of its class, constructed to haul heavy long-distance trains such as the prestigious Royal Scot service between London Euston and Glasgow.

Designed by Sir William Stanier, the Royal Scot Class combined proven engineering with superior performance. Running on a 4-6-0 wheel arrangement and equipped with large boilers and high tractive effort, these locomotives were capable of sustained high-speed express work across the West Coast Main Line and other key routes. Their robust performance helped establish the LMS as a leader in British mainline steam operation throughout the 1930s and beyond.

6100 Royal Scot itself was named after the famous express train and became an enduring symbol of LMS prestige. Many Royal Scot locomotives remained in service well into the British Railways era, with improved streamlining and livery variations reflecting changing tastes. Several examples have survived into preservation, with Royal Scot itself restored and operating on heritage railways, delighting visitors with authentic steam hauled excursions.