Live Steam
The Age of Steam has returned
What could be better than Live Steam in your own home, with the sights, the smells and the action of a real steam locomotive? This idea, once a dream amongst modellers, is now a reality, thanks to the latest production methods from Hornby.
No smoke units or special effects - this is real Live Steam, brought to you for the first time commercially in '00' gauge by Hornby. Such a revolutionary model has never been seen in so much detail, but thanks to the latest technology from Hornby, these nostalgic memories of real steam engines can be replicated with your own model.
The first Live Steam set, which includes the world famous Mallard locomotive, was launched to the public in September 2003 at the Goodwood Revival by railway enthusiast and pop impresario Pete Waterman.
Two Live Steam sets are now available, containing one of the best known steam locomotives - Class A4 'Mallard' (R1041) or Class A3 'Flying Scotsman' (R1058). Aside from the locomotive, each set contains:
- Live Steam control box and transformer box
- Large oval of ‘00’ gauge track (approximately 2440mm x 1070mm)
- Oil and water syringes and protective gloves
- Lubrication oil and distilled water
- Instructions (in CD-Rom and paper formats)
