This week’s model star is prestigious member of the Locoyard fleet. A special member of the BR Standard 7MT Britannia class; 70004 William Shakespeare is a popular prototype despite it no longer being with us.
After receiving much feedback from the article; Gild the Golden Arrow, I decided to have a go at making a movie of the train. Admittedly my camera doesn’t produce the best quality results and my skills at editing are at a beginners level, so please treat it gently! As you can see, I have now…
After much time, I have finally got round to adding the “Golden Arrow” Regalia to Hornby 70004 William Shakespeare. I also fitted a vacuum pipe, coupling hook and
Class: BR Standard 7MT Use: Express Passenger Regions: Mainly Eastern and Western, with some North Eastern and Scottish with Southern examples used for Golden Arrow and Bournemouth Belle duties only. Era: 1951-1967 Preserved examples: 70000 Britannia – Crewe Heritage Centre (working on Mainline tours) 70013 Oliver Cromwell – National Collection (working on Mainline tours) Manufacturer: Hornby Model Reviewed: Hornby R3096…
This is almost a pointless blog post given that this was so very easy! DCC fitting the latest Hornby 7MT Britannia class is so simple that it can be summed up in one sentence: Unscrew the two screws
There is an exciting new arrival at the yard! A Hornby Britannia class (standard 7MT) 70004 William Shakespeare. This is a limited edition and from what I can see was almost completely pre-sold. It is a commemorative edition, marking 40 years since the last Golden Arrow express ran. It comes with detailing parts including the…
