Lner Thompson Class A2/3 4 6 2 500 ‘Edward Thompson’ Era
Stunning locomotives to bring your miniature world to life. Hornbys stunning model locomotives span the golden age of steam right up to the latest intercity trains. So wherever and whenever your model railway is set, there is a wide choice of engines, all in the correct livery and with appropriate rolling stock available. Whichever you choose, you are guaranteed beautiful, detailed models for any OO-gauge electric layout. 500 Edward Thompson entered traffic on 24 May 1946 at Gateshead, before changing sheds three times in the next four months. Eventually settling at Kings Cross from 12 September 1946, at nationalisation Edward Thompson was given the temporary British Railways number of E500, before being renumbered as 60500 on 7 October 1949. As top line duties dwindled, 60500 Edward Thompson was moved to Peterboroughs New England shed on 4 June 1950, where the locomotive remained until withdrawal on 16 June 1963. Please note, box and model dimensions are shown as identical however only represent the box/package size.
