LNER A4 4-6-2 #4490 'Empire of India' (Garter Blue) - Sold Out on Pre Orders


LNER A4 4-6-2 #4490 'Empire of India' (Garter Blue) - Sold Out on Pre Orders

Pre Order: 10% off CAD RRP   Canadian RRP: $TBA   UK RRP: £217.99

Hornby's Expected Release - Summer 2023

Built in June 1937, 'Empire of India' was one of the A4s destined to haul LNER's new 'Coronation' express service. From new it was liveried in garter blue and paired with a corridor tender to allow crew changes between London and Edinburgh.

Under Edward Thompson 1946, re-numbering scheme 'Empire of India' became No. 11, and later 60011 under British Railways in 1948. The locomotive was fitted with a double chimney in 1958 and was withdrawn in 1964. 

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