1 1 Collection BR Class 5MT 4 6 0 45379 Era 11 Limited Edition of 1000 The ‘Black Fives’ were mixed traffic class locomotives, a ‘do-anything-go-anywhere’ type, designed by Sir William Stanier. In their early days the locomotives were known as the ‘Black Staniers’ from their black livery but later on they became known as ‘Black Fives’; the number referring to the power classification. ‘Black Fives’ occasionally worked as far south as Bournemouth and even ran over the Mid Hants Railway, 'the 'Watercress Line'. This locomotive class was large enough for the steep gradients but small enough to be economical. Eighteen of the Class have been preserved. In 1974, ‘45379’ was bought for restoration and taken to the Avon Valley Railway, then later to The Great Central Railway. It was bought from there by MHRPS, coming to Alresford on 1 March, 2002. The restoration of ‘45379’ was completed in time for the Somerset & Dorset Steam Spectacular that ran between 10-12 September appearing alongside the visiting S&DJR Class 7F No. 88, the five year restoration effort visible for all to see. ‘45379’ is currently a welcome guest of The 1:1 Collection, awaiting overhaul for its return to steam. Length: 256mm DCC Type: DCC Ready Period: Era 11 (2014 +) Operator/Livery: Late BR Black Limited Edition: Yes Class: Class 5MT Designer: Sir William Stanier Entered Service: 1937 Minimum Curve: R2 Age Suitability: 14+ Motor: 5 Pole Skew Wound Wheel Configuration: 4-6-0 Everyone loves a steam train and no model train set is complete without an engine heartily puffing its way along a branch line or nestling in an engine shed. Hornby steam locomotives are exquisitely built to our famous, exacting standards and all the authentic detailing from logos to rivets are meticulously executed to complement your layout.