ste234 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Hi guys, Was speaking to a family friend when he said he has an old Hornby Mallard loco, he has hardly ever used, and I could have it if I wanted, however there is no box. So, typically, I said I would be delighted to have it. Problem is, I don't have a clue about OO stuff, and I was wondering if anyone one here can help me identify how old or what model it is? I have taken some details, It is tender driven, with the markings R351-0560 on it. I've googled this but nothing relevant comes up? So, I have some piccies: I feel it may be an old-ish loco, the detailing is nothing special, nice handrails on the boiler and the pipework inside the cab is all coloured! Anyone out there able to enlighten me? Many Thanks if you can help! Steven Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
giz Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 There were several versions released over the years: http://www.hornbygui....asp?itemid=575 Looks to me like an R327 as it doesn't have the plaque on the side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Barry Ten Posted June 21, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 21, 2012 I have the original 1981 release of Seagull in LNER blue which is more or less identical to the Mallard except for the name/number. Mine still runs very well, in fact I recently gave it a minor service and was pleased with how well it performed, certainly better than some later Hornby models I bought after my return to the hobby. The front of the loco doesn't really catch the shape of the A4 when viewed head-on but it's otherwise not too bad and certainly looks great when running. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ste234 Posted June 21, 2012 Author Share Posted June 21, 2012 Hi guys, Thanks for the quick replies! Barry Ten, I see what you mean about the front end head on, but yes it does look ok from other angles! It sounds smooth enough when running, no worse than some of my N gauge models, however the tender does have a slight wobble to it at low speeds, I don't know if this is something to do with the rolling road (which is borrowed from a mate) or if maybe the axle is bent. I think a loop of track might be in hand, any idea what minimum radius is? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallmodelspares Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 2nd radius is the smallest radi this a4 engine will work with. This mallard model is based on her in condition when she was built in 30's blue with skirts and should have a corridor tender This arrangement I believe was key in the first period as she did a running before the attempt at the speed record. Hence why this model does not have the record plaques on the sides. This engine came out around 1988 as a solo engine alongside another release silver fox in silver grey Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 2750 Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Mallard should have a Non Corridor in this period, not corridor, so the model is correct. Plus as a tender drive loco it will most likely be able to do 1st radius curves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallmodelspares Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Not to be confused though with Hornby 'top link' Mallard LNER Blue model which appeared 1995-1997. Incidently this version has the speed plaques on the body sides and the non corridor tender Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 2750 Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Either way Mallard in the 1930s always had a non corridor tender. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-BOAF Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Hornby's first releases of Mallard had a Corridor Tender, as I believe that is all they had. Some time in the 1990s a Non-Corridor Tender appeared, and from c1992-ish a 'correct' Mallard was released, with NON-C tender. This had the speed plaques on the side, so is reprasentative of its preserved condition. Following the China Superdetail, Mallard was released in its 1938 condition, Non-C tender, with no speed plaques. The real thing only acquired a Corridor Tender in 1948, by which time it sported 'British Railway' Garter Blue (i.e. LNER Livery with BR lettering) and Number 22. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 2nd radius is the smallest radi this a4 engine will work with. This mallard model is based on her in condition when she was built in 30's blue with skirts and should have a corridor tender This arrangement I believe was key in the first period as she did a running before the attempt at the speed record. Hence why this model does not have the record plaques on the sides. This engine came out around 1988 as a solo engine alongside another release silver fox in silver grey I have no problems running these 1980s A4s on first radius. I had 9 of these until recently but got rid of 6 of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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