3011M BR, Princess Coronation, 4-6-2, 46232, Duchess of Montrose' - Era 4 Loco - Steam, Green

Model locomotives are replicas of full-sized trains. The word, locomotive, refers to an engine powered by steam, diesel, or electricity. Hornby model railways come in various modes, scales, and gauges, with locomotives to match. Of course, you could build a railway without locos, but where would the fun be in that? Scale refers to a model's size in relation to the real world. Gauge is the width of the track. The most popular combination in the UK is a 1:76 scale with 00 gauge locomotives. But be careful when making a purchase - you'll need to make sure both scale and gauge match your current layout. Our Hornby TT:120 range is much smaller than your typical model railway. 'TT' stands for tabletop, and '120' is the scale.

• Hornby Train Toy: Appearing in 1938 with a single chimney and without smoke deflectors, many purists regard these as the finest Pacific locomotives ever produced
• Toy Steam Locomotive: Discover Hornby steam locomotives for model railways. There are many to choose from, as well as DCC-fitted, DCC-ready, and analogue models
• TT Gauge Locomotives: Explore Hornby’s range of model railway TT:120 locomotives. Steam, diesel and electric engines, and DCC-enabled and ready locos to revolutionise your TT:120 layout
• Era 4 - Early British Railways: The early period of railway nationalisation, under the control of the British Transport Council, saw the large-scale regeneration of the railway network and the move towards modernisation
• About Hornby: Since 1920 Hornby have been the brand leader in 00 Gauge model railway design. Whether you're a seasoned model maker or just beginning, with it's range of unique trains, track accessories and more, there's always something for you at Hornby