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R360 in BR Blue colours is the original Hornby Class 86 model which dates from around 1980 to 1985 when R367 (86243 'The Boys Brigade') was produced instead. The locomotive is a Class 86/2 numbered 86219 and carrying 'Phoenix' as a name featuring a headcode indicator '0000' as found in the headcode aperture at the front. When this model was being produced these headcode apertures were being replaced with headlight fittings after becoming obsolete around this time. '0000' was commonly seen on BR locomotives which had not been refitted with headlights. The model comes with an interchangeable working pantograph which can be selected to provide power to the loco via a discreetly mounted switch on the roof. Detailing levels for a period Hornby model are excellent all round and IMHO this model captures the spirit of a BR Blue liveried WCML Overhead Electric locomotive very nicely especially when seen running in the company of a Hornby APT-P (Class 370) model. 86219 was named 'Phoenix' after the Rainhill Trials locomotive of the same name and was originally an AL6 Alsthom design turned Class 86/2 after TOPS reclassification. It seems to have always had a close affiliation with 100 mph London Euston to Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton services carrying BR Blue / Inter-City Executive (Style 2) / Intercity Swallow and finally Virgin West Coast colours during it's operating history. Based at Willesden (WN) in North London throughout it's service career. In my opinion a MUST for the period collector like myself in good boxed condition because of it's importance as Hornby's first ever Class 86 and the start of a legacy. Finally there are no working lights fitted as is the case with all of Hornby's Class 86 Electrics. 10/10!!!Read full review
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Generally, a vg model. Only defect is a basic inability to park the pantograph in the lowered position. Tends to spring up without warning or refuses to stay lowered.
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Excellent model good runner
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A beautiful locomotive very good value.
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It's exactly what I expected for the price, happy with my purchase.
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