Newhaven Harbour Company Terrier 72 'Fenchurch' Steam Loco

Newhaven Harbour Company Terrier 72 'Fenchurch' 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.

Details

One of Britain's most famous preserved steam locomotives returns to the Hornby range with this beautifully detailed LB&SCR A1X Terrier No. 72 'Fenchurch', presented in its distinctive Newhaven Harbour Company lined black livery. Utilising Hornby's highly acclaimed OO gauge Terrier tooling, this model perfectly captures the character and charm of one of the oldest surviving steam locomotives in Britain.

Renowned for its compact size and attractive Victorian design, Fenchurch remains a favourite among railway enthusiasts and preservation supporters. This highly detailed model combines authentic tooling features with modern engineering, delivering smooth performance and exceptional realism for collectors and operators alike.

Whether working a heritage branch line, shunting goods wagons, or taking pride of place in a collection, this iconic Terrier is a must-have addition to any OO gauge steam locomotive fleet.

Designed for reliable operation and exceptional detail, the model features a precision-engineered coreless motor and all-wheel pick-ups for smooth running performance. The die-cast body and chassis provide excellent weight and traction, while brass connecting rods with metal securing pins enhance durability and authenticity.

Fine detailing includes separately fitted handrails, lamp irons, buffers, water filler caps and smokebox fittings. The detailed cab interior features painted instrument dials, while pivoting NEM coupling sockets improve operation on tighter curves. Tooling features specific to Fenchurch include a Stroudley chimney, riveted smokebox door, six lamp brackets at each end, low bufferstocks with lamp brackets, Westinghouse pump, steam pipes removed, and a small bunker without coal rails. An accessory pack is included, and the locomotive is suitable for layouts using 2nd radius curves and above.

Features:

• 1:76 Scale Model
• Analogue DC Model
• This model mainly operates in Britain
• Decorated in Private Owner company markings
• Best suited to 438mm radius curves
• Authentic Newhaven Harbour Company lined black livery
• Die-cast body and chassis for enhanced weight and realistic performance
• Precision coreless motor with all-wheel electrical pick-ups
• 6-pin DCC decoder socket compatible with the Hornby HM7000 system
• Extensive separately fitted details and fully detailed cab interior

Historical Background

No. 72 'Fenchurch' is one of the most historically significant members of the famous LB&SCR Terrier class. Built in 1872 as an A1 class locomotive for the London, Brighton & South Coast Railway, it was named after the London district served by the railway and quickly became part of the company's growing suburban locomotive fleet.

In June 1898, Fenchurch was sold to the Newhaven Harbour Company, where its light weight made it ideal for shunting duties across the swing bridge connecting the harbour's east and west quays. Remarkably, the locomotive retained its original Stroudley livery and name for many years before eventually receiving Newhaven Harbour Company lettering.

The locomotive was rebuilt to A1X specification in April 1913 with a larger boiler, improving performance and extending its working life. Acquired by the Southern Railway in 1926, Fenchurch continued in service through the Southern Railway and British Railways eras, becoming the oldest working locomotive on BR's books.

Withdrawn from service in 1964, Fenchurch was purchased by the Bluebell Railway, where it became one of the pioneering locomotives of the British railway preservation movement. Today, it remains one of the most celebrated preserved steam locomotives in the country and a true icon of Victorian railway history.