Hornby Trains - BR Class 9F 2-10-0 92002 Era 4

Discover the remarkable Hornby Trains BR Class 9F 2-10-0 92002 Era 4 model, a true gem for train enthusiasts and collectors alike. This beautifully detailed locomotive captures the essence of the British Railways Standard 9F Class, one of the last standardized steam designs created for heavy express freight operations. With only 251 locomotives built between January 1954 and March 1960, including the iconic No. 92220 'Evening Star', the Class 9F represents a significant chapter in railway history.

The design by Robert Riddles features a powerful 2-10-0 wheel configuration, which effectively spreads the load of the boiler and enhances performance on various terrains. The 10 coupled driving wheels provide impressive traction, although they required innovative engineering solutions to navigate tight curves, making this locomotive a marvel of design and functionality.

Not only did the 9F excel as a freight carrier, but its versatility allowed it to operate effectively as a passenger locomotive. Its record-breaking speed of over 90 mph redefined expectations, often matching or outperforming dedicated express locomotives on iconic routes such as the Red Dragon service between Cardiff and London.

This Hornby model includes meticulous detail, making it a perfect addition to any model railway collection or enthusiast's display. Add the BR Class 9F 2-10-0 92002 to your train sets today and experience the power and elegance of this classic steam locomotive. With our reliable shipping at Smartfox AU, you can immerse yourself in the nostalgia of the golden age of steam railways.

BR Class 9F 2-10-0 92002 Era 4
HOR R30132 Hornby BR, Class 9F, 2-10-0, 92002 - Era 4-
The British Railways Standard 9F Class was a 2-10-0 steam locomotive, the last of the standardised BR designs. The Robert Riddles design was intended as a long distance heavy express freight locomotive. In total 251 of the class were produced between January 1954 and March 1960, with the final locomotive No. 92220 'Evening Star' being the last steam locomotive built by British Railways.
The huge length of the 10 coupled driving wheels proved problematic when faced with tight curves, a situation that freight haulage would make inevitable. A solution was found by removing the flanges from the centre driving wheel and reducing the size on the flanges on the second and fourth driving axle's wheels.
Riddles had chosen the 2-10-0 wheel configuration in-order to spread the load of the boiler over a greater area. This meant that the boiler had to be raised considerably compared to other designs to allow the firebox to sit above the trailing driving wheels. As a result, the 9F features a distinctive void between the suspended boiler and the footplate.
In operation the class proved extremely versatile. Not only did the 9F excel as a freight locomotive, but when required it also succeeded as a passenger locomotive. Reports even suggest that when 92220 'Evening Star' was used to pull the Red Dragon express service between Cardiff and London it was forced to delay its arrival to allow the restaurant services to be completed, having outperformed the normal Britannia Class locomotives used on the service.
This was not the only time 9Fs had been recorded outperforming dedicated express locomotives and on such services the locomotives were capable of running at over 90mph. This combination of high speed, fast acceleration and powerful hauling capabilities mean that many consider the class to be pi