5 inch gauge Class 40 D326 in pristine condition, "The Great...

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£3,400 - £4,000

5 inch gauge Class 40 D326 in pristine condition, "The Great Train Robbery 1963 locomotive"
From the Rob Denton collection (Reading)
Dual Battery (included) operated model of a Diesel Class 40 locomotive 1-Co-Co-1, finished in British Rail Diesel Green and Grey roof livery with Number D326 with ‘Royal Scot’ headboard service that ran out of Euston. Imposing 1.92m in length. Large motors fitted to each bogie. Steel chassis with wood and fibreglass body shell. Two 12v batteries plus separate Haze battery for the speaker, lights, Mtronics Dci 120-24 speed controller, Mtronics digiSound 602. Mtronics ACI/DCI universal controller unit finished in co-ordinated livery. Very Good paintwork and fine detailing, split head code boxes, cab driver and his mate. Some minor paint cracks to grey roof as shown.
Locomotive active until recent times.
Not Tested; Buffer to Buffer 192cm, Height 37cm (approx)
Door to door delivery available at a rate of £1/mile from Horsham, West Sussex or collection.
The display stand is not included. A video is available and further images. Viewing at Horsham, West Sussex by appointment.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnBzFQPAAK5EJCbYzx1ENOvkUeXzKnmXu

Footnote:
Rob Denton was a member of the Reading Society of Model Engineers, regularly showing his large scale locomotives across the country to the delight of young and old. Rob had an eye for detail which was reflected in the detailing of his models.
Class 40 Diesel 1-Co-Co-1 locomotives were commonly known as 'Whistlers' from the distinctive noise made by the turbo-chargers. The Class ended service in 1985. The D326 was the locomotive in the notorious 'Great Train Robbery' of 1963. Renumbered later to 40126 withdrawn in February 1984. Offered to NRM York, but declined and scrapped shortly after at the Doncaster Works.

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