sncf231e Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Some of you might know the Hornby France No 4-E locomotive which was a "model" of the only NORD railway of France streamlined Super Pacific (number 3.1280). According to the books (Clive Lamming and Chris Graebe) a brown version was made by Hornmby France from 1939 to 1954 and a green version from 1939 to 1940, so the green version is much rarer. As far as I know the real locomotive was never green; it was however painted blue in 1938 for a short period for the highly successful visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to strengthen Anglo-French relations as Europe stood on the brink of war. Using spray paint cans, self designed decals and letters and figures from a FOX transfer sheet I have made this version: By the way: I still have the brown version; I found an extra E-4 with some rust and paint damage which I used for this project. Regards Fred 9 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sncf231e Posted August 14, 2021 Author Share Posted August 14, 2021 And here is a video showing she can move: Regards Fred 9 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sncf231e Posted September 4, 2021 Author Share Posted September 4, 2021 And here stopping at a station to pick up the queen? Regards Fred 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ikks Posted September 4, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 4, 2021 Absolutely beautiful Rgds..........Mike 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sncf231e Posted March 11, 2022 Author Share Posted March 11, 2022 I made another video showing both the brown and the blue version of this French Hornby locomotive: Regards Fred 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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