Expected Delivery December 2026 (Subject to Change at Manufacturer's Discretion).

The famous LB&SCR A1/A1X 0-6-0 Terrier is back for the 2026 range launch, utilising the highly accurate OO Gauge tooling suite that expertly captures the charming characteristics of the southern steam engine. It has been designed for smooth and reliable operation, including the provision for digital command control via a 6-pin decoder socket. This particular example depicts No.72 ‘Fenchurch’ in Newhaven Harbour Company lined black.

Model Specification:

• Expertly moulded die-cast body and chassis for added realism and weight
  
• Number of separately fitted parts, including smokebox door, water filler caps, handrails, lamp irons and buffers
  
• Brass connector rods with metal securing pins
  
• Detailed cab interior with painted instrument dials
  
• Pivoting NEM sockets for improved coupling around tight curves
  
• Precision-engineered coreless motor for smooth running
  
• All-wheel pick-ups
  
• Accessory pack
  
• Minimum 2nd radius
  

Electronics:

• 6-Pin DCC Decoder socket compatible with HM7000 system
  

Tooling:

• Stroudley chimney
  
• Rivetted smokebox door
  
• Six lamp brackets on front and rear
  
•  Low bufferstock with lamp brackets
  
• Steam pipes removed
  
• Small cab bunker with no coal rails
  
• Westinghouse pump
  

Livery:

• Newhaven Harbour Company lined black
  
• Accurate colours and typefaces
  
• Era 6 (Preserved condition)
  

Hornby Recommends:

• 4/6-wheel coaches
  
• Plank wagons
  

History:

This ‘Terrier’ entered service with the LB&SCR as ‘A1’ No. 72 ‘Fenchurch’ in 1872, but was sold to Newhaven Harbour Company in June 1898 for shunting work as it was light enough to cross a swing bridge between its east and west quays. It retained its Stroudley livery and name until 1917, before receiving ‘Newhaven’ lettering on its tanks. 

Rebuilt with a larger boiler to ‘A1X’ specification in April 1913, it was acquired by the Southern Railway in 1926 and served through to BR days, when it became the oldest working locomotive on BR. Withdrawn in 1964, it was sold to the Bluebell Railway for preservation.