The latest addition to the TT:120 steam locomotive family is the iconic Stanier 5MT ‘Black 5’. Featuring the expertly researched and highly accurate CAD from its OO gauge cousin, and with a DCC Ready decoder socket, this LMS mixed-traffic workhorse is sure to make an impression on any TT:120 layout.This model depicts No. 5408 in its late 1930’s LMS black livery, with red lining, shaded gold lettering and numerals.

Model Specification:

• Highly detailed model based on extensive research and design from the critically acclaimed OO Gauge version
• Die-cast boiler and running plate
• Wealth of separately fitted parts, including boiler handrails, steam pipes, whistles, steps, and sanding pipes.
• Detailed cab interior
• Powerful coreless motor providing power to locomotive driving wheels
• Electrical pick-ups on driving wheels and tender wheels
• Brass connector rods and slide bars
• Pivoting NEM coupling sockets
• Accessory pack that includes optional snowplough and decorative coupling hook
• Minimum 2nd radius curves

Electronics:

• Next18 DCC Decoder socket compatible with HM7000 system
• Decoder socket housed in tender for easy access
• Space for HM7070 Power Bank for uninterrupted running

Tooling:

• Riveted smokebox door
• High smokebox steam lance
• Flush bufferbeam
• Capped top feed
• Slide bar vacuum pump fitted
• Without AWS
• Welded tender

Livery:

• LMS Lined Black
• 1936 style vermillion shaded gold lettering and numerals
• Gloss finish to locomotive except for cab and smokebox, which are matt.
• Era 3

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• LMS 57’ Corridor Coaches
• 12T Tank Wagon
• 7 Plank Wagon

History:

Known as ‘Black Fives’, these 4-6-0s were built by the LMS at its various works and also by private contractors. This example, No. 5408, was one of 327 completed by Armstrong Whitworth in the north-east. In total, 842 of these mixed traffic Class 5s were built between 1934 and 1951, with No. 5408 entering service in September 1937 with a domed boiler, a type that became standard from 1936. It became part of BR stock at nationalisation in 1948 and received its new number, 45408, in May 1949. It was withdrawn in November 1966 after a service life of more than 29 years.