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R3398_Lyme Regis Branch Line_Presentation pack-1

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:22:48 +0000

The Adams class 415 Radial Tank engine was an unusual choice of locomotive for modellers, in that the prototypes were very much a regional favourite. It was also one of those unusual situations where two manufacturers, both Hornby and Oxford, set out to reproduce a model simultaneously, and when announced were too far along with their respective plans to abort the projects. Duly, the Oxford model reached retail shops first in 2015, but were quickly followed on by the Hornby model. Between the two firms competing for a small segment of the market, and the large number of models produced, they were likely not commercially successful for either firm, and as indicated by Hornby catalogues of the time, they languished in catalogues for a number of years in order to clear inventory. R3398 was an attractive presentation train pack, introduced in 2016, as a limited edition, although featured in catalogues. Only 1,000 sets were produced, but they remained available for five years, through 2020. This set includes certificate 774 / 1,000.

Brake composite coach_set 42_S6401S

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:22:46 +0000

The coaches selected represent set no. 42. This is non-corridor brake end composite no. S6401S:

Brake coach_set 42_S2636S

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:22:44 +0000

The second coach was the standard class non-corridor brake end no. S2636S:

Adams Radial tank engine_30583-3

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:22:42 +0000

The reality is that the model is a good representation of an unusual prototype. It's light weight might have been criticised, but yet it easily handled the two ex-LSWR coaches provided with the train pack, which represented a typical branchline train of the period.

Adams Radial tank engine_30583-2

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:22:40 +0000

The selected locomotive was the Adams 415 class radial tank engine in BR early crest lined livery, with running number 30583. The model was unique to the set, although a similar model of the same running number with late BR crests was available as a solo model. It too, sold poorly.

R4443_TRUB_East Coast

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:36:10 +0000

Catalogue no. R4443 was the Buffet / First class coach 'J' with running no. 40748.

R4442_TGS_East Coast

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:36:08 +0000

R4442, was the Trailer Guard Second coach, and lettered as 'B' with running number 44094.

R4441_TS_East Coast

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:36:06 +0000

The Second Class open coach 'G' was R4441 with running number 42215.

R4440_FO_East Coast

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:36:04 +0000

The coaches were a mix of Hornby and ex-Lima tooled models. As with the power cars, the coaches were limited in production to 500 of each of the four types. The First Class open was coach 'M' with running no. 41120,

R2964_Class 43 HST_East Coast power cars

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:36:02 +0000

The R2964 powered and dummy version of the class 43 HST. The tooling for these models was of the then, relatively new, 2008 series of models, which featured improved detail, powered roof fans, and were DCC 8-pin ready.