Hornby R30218 RailAdventure, Class 43 HST Train Pack - Era 11 Scenics

Hornby R30218 RailAdventure, Class 43 HST Train Pack - Era 11 ScenicsBoth 43480 and 43484 are both part of Rail Adventures first dive onto British rails, with the company previously only being based out of Germany. Prior to their purchase, the units were owned and operated by Angel Trains and Great Central. Both 43480 and 43484 were outshopped from the painters in Rail Adventure grey on the 19th April 2021. Both units were both part of a British Rail Initiative, with both units being among a total of 14 to be fitted

twin shaft motor with two flywheels providing drive to both bogies

delivered 80BHP at 1000rpm and was later supplanted by Ruston's improved 4VPH that delivered 88BHP

Maunsell's batch incorporated a small number of significant modifications including changes in the draft

together with the Rolls-Royce/Turbomeca Adour engine became the basis of the Jaguar

Round Oleo Buffers

some 18 Tons less than the Class 08 diesel shunter

Pristine GWR Green (FirstGroup) livery

although this was partially removed just a year later

The locomotives would see many modifications fitted over their life time as you may expect for a locomotive that is effectively owned by three different companies

10000 worked mainly on Kings Cross main line duties and with its power and smooth riding it was a popular engine with the LNER's drivers

In-order to allow running at 125 mph on Britain's Victorian era railways

sand pipes and etched fan grilles