Hornby Mallard Live Steam Set

Up for auction is this rarely seen Hornby Mallard Live Steam Set.

Although listed as 2nd hand, it is in a very good close to brand new condition.  I have ran it once to test on a separate layout, and has been it its box since.

Due to the value of this set and also the size of the box (570mm x 400mm x 205mm) special arrangements will have to be made for the collection / delivery of this item.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Honby '00' gauge live steam power - a remarkable miniature engineering achievement. Without using naked flames, flammable spirit or gas, the water in this superbly engineered model locomotive can be safely superheated providing enough steam energy to run the model for in excess of 20 minutes, either running light or hauling a rake of coaches.

To achieve this marvel of modern engineering the water in the locomotives boiler is heated by safe, low voltage electricity which is passed along the track, together with control signals that open and close the locomotives steam valve forcing steam into the double action cylinders. Of course an element of learning is required before complete driving proficiency is achieved, but with a little practice the operator can soon determine the direction, control the speed and stop and start the model locomotive with a refined degree of accuracy.

This Live Steam locomotive comes in a special set, which contains a seperate control box and transformer unit, large oval of track (HO/OO) and several maintenance tools.

• LNER 4-6-2 'Mallard' class A4 locomotive.
• Transformer 220-240v - 50Hz
• Control Unit. Voltmeter - shows level of current available.
• Steam Regulator - sets electrical power to boiler heat.
• Speed Regulator - controls direction and speed. Direction Indicator LEDS - confirm direction of travel.
• Operating accessories include water and oil fillers, running oil and gloves.
• Operational instructions as a booklet and in a CD-Rom format.
• The track configuration is an oval requiring a space of 244cm x 107cm.