Hornby Class A4s

The A4 has been in the current Hornby range since 1979. The model was upgraded in 1998 and a completely new super-detailed model arrived in 2004. There is also a steam version. However, the A4 is particularly remembered as it was a model of Sir Nigel Gresley that launched the Hornby Dublo system back in September 1938. This year the modern Hornby company is acknowledging the 70th Anniversary of that earlier system with a replica model of that first locomotive (R2688).

It uses the 2004 super-detailed A4 model but with valances in place and with the pre-war running number - 4498. The crowning glory is the box that the model comes packed in. This is a slendid thing in Dublo light blue with a well illustrated lift-off lid. Inside there is a blue printed paper which opens out into a decorative numbered certificate. The model and box are a limited edition of 2008 pieces.