{"product_id":"hornby-r30399ss-sr-merchant-navy-class-21c1-channel-packet-with-steam-generator","title":"Hornby R30399SS SR Merchant Navy Class 21C1 Channel Packet with Steam Generator","description":"\u003cp\u003eLocomotive 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh detail OO gauge model based on extensive research and original works drawings \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh detail cab with fully decorated backhead and decorated instrument dials \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpening cab roof vent \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable simulated coal load with fully detailed tender bunker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurately modelled Merchant Navy Bullied-Firth-Brown wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly 21C1 'widows peak' front end streamlining and chimney arrangement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5000 gallon tender in its original condition with raves yet to be cut back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCast trailing truck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately fitted nameplate, number plate and company ownership plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorseshoe smokebox door company plate \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprung metal buffers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy die-cast chassis, pony truck and trailing truck \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eElectronics \u0026amp; traction features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-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) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-fitted 21-pin HM7000 decoder and speaker. The decoder is compatible with NMRA DCC controllers and HM7000 app control \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-installed Merchant Navy sound profile for accurate locomotive sounds, synchronised with the chuff rate and steam effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable steam output settings via the decoder \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater reservoir for up to 20 minutes of continuous steam running\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDie-cast connecting rods and valve gear \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful 5-pole skew-wound motor \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlywheel with cardan shaft arrangement for smooth running \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOilite main drive bearings \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheel pickups on tender \u0026amp; driven locomotive wheelsets \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePogo pin wheel pickup arrangement for easy pickup servicing \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8-way locomotive to tender drawbar, with integrated electrical connection for easy coupling and decoupling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront and rear NEM coupling pockets, with narrow tension lock couplings \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional fit rear flanged wheelset (only recommended for larger layouts with sweeping curves or display purposes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: This model requires a DCC controller or the HM7000 app to control. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Model Steam Locomotive, 1x Accessory Pack (includes draincocks, rear ladder, side steps, vacuum pipes and coupling bars and hooks), 1x Pipette, 1x Instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"HORNBY | Merchant Navy Class - 21C1 'Channel Packet' (With Steam Generator) - Engineering Sample\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/acMg4WVFwVI\" height=\"500\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HORNBY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43787945312392,"sku":"HOR-R30399SS","price":618.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/3150\/4008\/files\/R30399SS-9.jpg?v=1777258174","url":"https:\/\/hobbiesonline.com.au\/products\/hornby-r30399ss-sr-merchant-navy-class-21c1-channel-packet-with-steam-generator","provider":"Hobbies Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}