{"product_id":"hornby-r30398txs-lms-princess-royal-class-turbomotive-6202-dcc-sound-fitted-oo-scale","title":"Hornby R30398TXS LMS Princess Royal Class \"Turbomotive\" 6202 DCC Sound Fitted OO Scale","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"heading--3\"\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--1-col@medium\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item grid__item--60\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Turbomotive was an experimental steam locomotive built in 1935 by the London, Midland, and Scottish Railway (LMS) under the direction of Chief Mechanical Engineer William Stanier. Based on the successful Princess Royal Class design, the Turbomotive stood out for its use of a steam turbine instead of traditional reciprocating pistons. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis turbine arrangement allowed for smoother, quieter running, and fewer mechanical parts, which theoretically meant reduced maintenance and greater reliability at sustained high speeds. It was especially efficient on long-distance, high-speed runs where constant power was required. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, the lack of a reliable reverse gear and reduced flexibility at lower speeds or for shunting limited its practical application. Despite promising performance, the complexities of turbine technology in rail use led to the project being discontinued. After World War II, in 1949, the Turbomotive was rebuilt as a conventional piston-driven locomotive, marking the end of Britain’s brief experiment with steam turbine propulsion in railways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific to R30398:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eReplacement 40 superheater boiler with regulator housed in separate dome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4000 Gallon standard pattern Stanier Tender with roller bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse Turbine modifications added\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel represents condition post 1936 modifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLMS Lake livery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately fitted nameplate, number plate and company ownership plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrincess Royal ‘Turbomotive’ Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh detail OO gauge model based on extensive research and original works drawings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking headlamps with the option to fit standard lamp brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTender lamp operation controlled by touch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e21 pin DCC socket in the locomotive, with pre-fitted sugarcube speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully compatible with Hornby HM7000 control system with a meticulously crafted ‘Turbomotive’ sound available for download\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh detail cab and fully decorated backhead with decorated instrument dials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully decorated bespoke cab crew supplied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully adjustable oil cooler radiator flap\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\u003ePogo pin wheel pickup arrangement for easy pickup servicing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy diecast chassis, pony truck and trailing truck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery heavy diecast body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOilite main drive bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpening cab roof vent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprung metal buffers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear NEM coupling pocket, detailed front bogie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional fit rear flanged wheelset. Only recommended for larger layouts with sweeping curves or for display purposes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheel pickups on the main locomotive and tender wheelsets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately fitted simulated coal load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading--3\"\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--2-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item wysiwyg\"\u003e1x Model Steam Locomotive\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item wysiwyg\"\u003e1x Accessory Pack (includes fireman and driver figures, lamps and flanged rear pony truck wheelset)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item wysiwyg\"\u003e1x Instructions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hornby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67592145109097,"sku":"5063129044503","price":381.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/8629\/4889\/files\/Hornby_-_R30398TXS.webp?v=1791247737","url":"https:\/\/auroratrains.com.au\/products\/hornby-r30398txs-lms-princess-royal-class-turbomotive-6202-dcc-sound-fitted-oo-scale","provider":"Aurora Trains","version":"1.0","type":"link"}