Black 5 No. 45428 'Eric Treacy'

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What became one of the more memorable locomotives in British rail history starts its story in the early 1930s, when William Stanier, Chief Mechanical Engineer of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS), sought to design a new and suitably powerful mixed-traffic locomotive. In his early LMS days, Stanier used his engineering skills which he acquired while working for GWR, however steadily refining and honing his own unique style of locomotive.

When the LMS needed more powerful traction, Stanier’s response was equivalent to the GWR’s Hall Class, a 4-6-0 with a rating of 5 for passenger, and 5 for freight – the Stanier Class 5.

Originally the Class 5 fleet was known as “Black Stanier”, in contrast to the “Red Stanier” Jubilee Class; however, when ‘5’ was seen adorned on the cab side from 1940 onwards, a new “Black Five” name befell the fleet.
The do-anything attitude of the Black Five saw their popularity rise with both crews and enthusiasts alike – it could turn up almost anywhere, get the job done, and look good while doing it – the fleet of 842 was a familiar sight right up until the end of steam.

The Black Fives were sadly scrapped in droves, but an impressive 18 were saved for use on both preservation railways and mainline railtours, and the preserved fleet has a history of ‘acting’ by means of temporary alternative numbers to revive lost members of the class. 

This pack recreates BR No. 45428 as seen in preserved condition, in BR lined black and LMS lined black liveries complete with the 'Eric Treacy' nameplate.

Key Features

  • 2 variations of 45428: BR Black, LMS Lined Black
  • Customisable lamp arrangement (locomotive and tender)
  • High Intensity lamps for mainline running
  • A selection of headboards (locomotive and tender)
  • Realistic performance physics
  • Realistic regulator and steam chest simulation
  • Vacuum Brake Ejectors
  • BR ATC simulation
  • Injector simulation
  • Gauge Glass blowdown
  • Realistic adhesion model
  • Stunning fire and smoke effects
  • Directional sanders
  • Functioning isolation valves in cab
  • Steam heat
  • Opening cab doors, windows and vents
  • Gauge vibrations at speed
  • Refillable sand boxes and mechanical lubricators that use oil as you clock up the mileage
  • Openable smokebox door
  • Performance mode
  • Water Scoop
  • Quick Drive Compatible

Requirements

Required for Quick Drive Consists:

  • LMS Stanier Class 5 'Black Five' Steam Loco Add-On

Size: 510 Mb

£3.99