The 2nd Osborn's Models Exclusive Locomotive, following on from our very popular 1st exclusive, 'Portishead' Terrier made by Dapol on our behalf.
For our 2nd exclusive locomotive we have decided to produce a Class 7, Britannia. As a little extra we have decided to make it a Golden Arrow route Britannia and have gone for 'Iron Duke'
Hopefully you got the clues and realised what it would be from the picture of Michael in the cab of 'Britannia' back in 1989
Complete with an etched set of Golden Arrow symbols and flags.
Loco will be decorated with the early BR Emblem and not as illustrated
DCC Ready
This model will set the highest standard yet in innovation and technology seen in British N gauge ready to run.
Featuring the following;
DCC READY with 6 pin NEM651 decoder socket.
See-through darkened RP25.72 wheel sets.
7.4mm back to back measurement.
squared off axle ends to allow for perfect quartering.
NEM coupling sockets.
All metal gearbox housing for added weight and quiter mechanism.
Tractions tyres on each rear driver.
Embedded nut within each wheel to allow for ease of replacement traction tyre
Introduced in 1951 The Britannia Standard Class 7 4-6-2 ran to a total of 55 named examples which were used in all the British Railways Regions. 2 Examples Britannia and Oliver Cromwell are preserved.


Picture taken from a painting with kind permission by Philip D Hawkins FGRA Copyright www.philipdhawkins.co.uk
see also www.quicksilverpublishing.co.uk