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title: "Hornby R30268 LNER, Class A4, 4-6-2, 4468 Mallard, 85th Anniversary Edition - Era 3 Locomotives Sir Nigel Gresley Model Railway"
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# 41.3 cm Length DCC Ready Steam Power Hornby R30268 LNER, Class A4, 4-6-2, 4468 Mallard, 85th Anniversary Edition - Era 3 Locomotives Sir Nigel Gresley Model Railway

**Brand:** hornby
**Price:** € 12.17
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## Summary

> 🚆 All aboard the nostalgia express!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Hornby R30268 LNER, Class A4, 4-6-2, 4468 Mallard, 85th Anniversary Edition - Era 3 Locomotives Sir Nigel Gresley Model Railway by hornby
- **How much does it cost?** € 12.17 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- hornby enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted hornby brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **DCC Ready:** Easily upgrade to digital control for a seamless model railway experience.
- • **Robust Build:** Crafted from high-quality metal and plastic for durability and realism.
- • **Timeless Design:** Celebrate the legacy of Sir Nigel Gresley with this stunning 85th Anniversary Edition.
- • **Perfect Dimensions:** Compact size of 41.3 x 11.3 x 15.8 cm fits perfectly in any model setup.
- • **Age-Appropriate Fun:** Recommended for ages 14 and up, making it a great gift for budding engineers.

## Overview

The Hornby R30268 LNER Class A4 4468 Mallard is a meticulously crafted steam locomotive model, celebrating its 85th Anniversary. With a DCC-ready feature and a robust design, this model is perfect for enthusiasts aged 14 and up, making it a must-have for any serious model railway collection.

## Description

The LNER Gresley A4 is one of the most iconic express locomotives in Great Britain, with its streamlined casing a classic symbol of the attitude towards speed and design in the 1930s, which saw increased competition to the railways from road and air travel. The LNER Board knew that they had to make travel between the major cities faster, comfortable and more reliable. Nigel Gresley, the LNER's Chief Mechanical Officer, travelled on the Fliegende Hamburger diesel locomotive in Germany and was impressed by its streamlining, although he realized it was only efficient at high speeds. Gresley was certain that a modified A3 Pacific, with streamlining, could haul greater loads than other locomotives at the same speed or faster and a series of trials were conducted to confirm the A3's suitability. With the trials successfully completed, the LNER Board gave Gresley the go-ahead to create the Silver Jubilee streamlined trains, the first of the new streamlined A4s.The streamlining of the A4s' steam circuit, higher boiler pressure and extension of the firebox to create a combustion chamber made them more efficient than the A3 as they consumed less coal and water- especially later on when they were also fitted with a Kylchap double chimney. This improved their free steaming capabilities further.   Their streamlined design not only made them capable of high speeds, but created an up draught of smoke, obscuring the driver's vision, a major problem on the new Class A4 engines. The story goes that during wind tunnel testing, after several unsuccessful efforts to get the smoke to lift clear, a thumbprint was inadvertently left on the clay model just behind the chimney. This succeeded in clearing the smoke and was incorporated into the final design. The most famous of the A4 locomotives is surely 4468 Mallard, the locomotive that broke and still holds the world record for the highest speed achieved by a steam locomotive. This record was achieved at the height of the streamlined battle between Gresley's A4 and the Streamline Coronation of Stanier's LMS.   Mallard would go onto serve under BR as 60022 before being withdrawn in early 1963 having been earmarked for preservation as early as 1960, its historical significance recognised and understood.  The LNER Gresley A4 is one of the most iconic express locomotives in Great Britain, with its streamlined casing a classic symbol of the attitude towards speed and design in the 1930s, which saw increased competition to the railways from road and air travel. The LNER Board knew that they had to make travel between the major cities faster, comfortable and more reliable. Nigel Gresley, the LNER's Chief Mechanical Officer, travelled on the Fliegende Hamburger diesel locomotive in Germany and was impressed by its streamlining, although he realized it was only efficient at high speeds. Gresley was certain that a modified A3 Pacific, with streamlining, could haul greater loads than other locomotives at the same speed or faster and a series of trials were conducted to confirm the A3's suitability. With the trials successfully completed, the LNER Board gave Gresley the go-ahead to create the Silver Jubilee streamlined trains, the first of the new streamlined A4s.The streamlining of the A4s' steam circuit, higher boiler pressure and extension of the firebox to create a combustion chamber made them more efficient than the A3 as they consumed less coal and water- especially later on when they were also fitted with a Kylchap double chimney.   This improved their free steaming capabilities further. Their streamlined design not only made them capable of high speeds, but created an up draught of smoke, obscuring the driver's vision, a major problem on the new Class A4 engines. The story goes that during wind tunnel testing, after several unsuccessful efforts to get the smoke to lift clear, a thumbprint was inadvertently left on the clay model just behind the chimney. This succeeded in clearing the smoke and was incorporated into the final design. The most famous of the A4 locomotives is surely 4468 Mallard, the locomotive that broke and still holds the world record for the highest speed achieved by a steam locomotive. This record was achieved at the height of the streamlined battle between Gresley's A4 and the Streamline Coronation of Stanier's LMS. Mallard would go onto serve under BR as 60022 before being withdrawn in early 1963 having been earmarked for preservation as early as 1960, its historical significance recognised and understood. The Hornby Class A4 is fitted with a five pole motor, as well as the new for the class flickering firebox feature and a new for 2023 locomotive to tender connection.

## Features

- 1x Steam Locomotive
- Discover Hornby locomotives for model railways. This is where you’ll find steam, diesel, and electric locos, as well as DCC-fitted, DCC-ready, and analogue models
- Livery: LNER Garter Blue
- DCC Status: DCC Ready 21 pin socket

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Product Dimensions | 41.3 x 11.3 x 15.8 cm; 1.02 kg |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 14 years and up |
| Item model number | R30268 |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Material Type(s) | Metal Plastic |
| Color | Multicolor |
| ASIN | B0CPJ88PYV |

## Images

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*Last updated: 2026-02-19*