Hornby H0, 00 - 5/35 - Model train locomotive (1)

Beautiful and somewhat rare Hornby R1058 Live Steam – Flying Scotsman, dating from 2005, in OO scale (1:76).
This set reproduces the famous British locomotive Flying Scotsman No. 4472, of the LNER Class A3, in its magnificent green livery with its tender bearing the LNER inscription.
A true "Live Steam" system
The specialty of this model is its Hornby Live Steam system. Unlike a traditional miniature electric locomotive, this version is designed to operate with genuine miniature steam, produced on board the locomotive.
It is therefore a particularly interesting model in Hornby’s history and sought after by enthusiasts of British railway modelling.
Contents of the lot
The lot presented includes notably:
- Flying Scotsman locomotive No. 4472;
- matching LNER tender;
- Hornby Live Steam specific controller with voltmeter;
- transformer/power supply;
- cables and connections;
- Hornby OO track components;
- filling accessories with syringes;
- Live Steam-specific oil;
- protective gloves;
- original documentation;
- CD / multilingual operator manual;
- original inner polystyrene spacers;
- inner box;
- large outer Hornby Live Steam – Steam Powered – 00 Gauge box.
A “37/05” marking is visible on the inner spacer, consistent with production/packaging in 2005.
Condition
The locomotive and its tender present a very good visual appearance.
The green livery is well preserved and the inscriptions Flying Scotsman, 4472 and LNER remain perfectly legible. The wheels, connecting rods and numerous mechanical details give this locomotive a very strong presence.
The accessories and control equipment are stored in their original compartments.
The outer box shows normal signs of storage and use, including a few scuffs and marks on the corners and edges. The inner spacers may also show age- and storage-related marks.
These elements are visible in the photographs and should be considered part of the overall condition of the lot.
Operation
The Live Steam system has not been recently tested.
The lot is therefore offered as unchecked, with no warranty regarding its mechanical operation or its steam generation system.
Given the particular nature of this Live Steam locomotive, it is recommended that the future owner consult the Hornby documentation before attempting to operate it again.
Specifications
Brand: Hornby
Reference: R1058
Model: Flying Scotsman
Number: 4472
Company: LNER
Type: Class A3 – 4-6-2 Pacific
Technology: Live Steam
Scale: OO – 1:76
Year: 2005
Material: metal and synthetic materials
With tender: yes
With Live Steam controller: yes
With original box: yes
With documentation/accessories: yes
Operational status: not tested recently
Conclusion for collectors
A very nice Hornby set from the distinctive Live Steam range, preserving its Flying Scotsman locomotive No. 4472, its LNER tender, its control system, its accessories, its tracks and its original packaging.
An interesting piece for both a Hornby collector and an enthusiast of British locomotives and miniature steam railway systems.
Particularly careful shipping, with separate protection for the sensitive elements of the locomotive and tender.