Hornby R30527 RailRoad BR Intercity Class 91 Robert Louis Stevenson 91018 Electric Locomotive - Era 8

Recreate the high-speed electric era of British Rail with the Hornby RailRoad BR InterCity Class 91 No. 91018 “Robert Louis Stevenson”, presented in classic white and grey InterCity livery and reproduced in OO Gauge 1:76 scale.

Developed for high-speed express passenger services on the newly electrified East Coast Main Line, the Class 91 became one of the defining British electric locomotives of the late 1980s and 1990s.

This RailRoad edition represents No. 91018 “Robert Louis Stevenson”, a locomotive built at BREL Crewe and introduced into service in 1990.

Hornby's RailRoad range combines recognisable prototype detail with a durable construction designed to make model railway operation accessible to newer enthusiasts while still providing plenty of appeal for established collectors.

The locomotive is DCC Ready with a 21-pin decoder socket, allowing owners to upgrade it for digital operation with a suitable decoder. It is also compatible with Hornby's HM7000-21TXS Bluetooth® & DCC Sound Decoder.

Key Features

• British Rail Class 91 electric locomotive

• Running number 91018

• Named Robert Louis Stevenson

• Classic British Rail InterCity presentation

• White and grey livery

• Part of the Hornby RailRoad range

• Detailed 1:76 scale

• OO Gauge

• DCC Ready

• Factory-fitted 21-pin decoder socket

• Compatible with HM7000-21TXS Bluetooth® & DCC Sound Decoder

• Wide tension lock couplings

• Minimum recommended curve: Radius 2

• Approx. 25.3 cm long

• Durable design suitable for newer model railway enthusiasts

• Recommended for ages 14+

The Class 91

A total of 31 Class 91 locomotives were constructed between 1988 and 1991 as part of British Rail's major East Coast electrification programme.

Designed for high-speed express passenger work, the Class 91 became closely associated with InterCity services on the East Coast Main Line.

The locomotives formed part of the InterCity 225 concept, a name referring to the planned 225 km/h (140 mph) service capability of the new trains.

During development, British Rail also used the name “Electra” for the Class 91 project.

With their distinctive streamlined profile, the locomotives became an instantly recognisable part of Britain's modern railway scene.

No. 91018 “Robert Louis Stevenson”

No. 91018 was constructed at BREL Crewe and entered service in 1990.

In November 1993, the locomotive received the name:

Robert Louis Stevenson

The name remained until February 2000, when the locomotive was renamed Bradford Film Festival.

In 2002, modifications resulted in its reclassification as part of the Class 91/1 fleet and it was renumbered 91118.

The locomotive continued operating into the modern railway era before being withdrawn by LNER in May 2020.

Following withdrawal it entered storage and was ultimately scrapped by February 2023.

This Hornby model captures the locomotive during its earlier British Rail InterCity career as 91018 “Robert Louis Stevenson”.

Classic InterCity Livery

The model is presented in the distinctive white and grey British Rail InterCity colour scheme, a livery strongly associated with Britain's express passenger railway of the late 1980s and 1990s.

Its streamlined Class 91 body and classic InterCity presentation make it an excellent choice for recreating an East Coast Main Line express from this important period.

Hornby RailRoad Range

Hornby's RailRoad range is designed to offer reliable and enjoyable model railway operation with a more durable construction.

It is particularly well suited to:

• New model railway enthusiasts

• Operational layouts

• Younger enthusiasts aged 14+

• InterCity-themed layouts

• Expanding OO Gauge locomotive collections

The range provides an accessible way to add recognisable British locomotives to a working railway.

DCC Ready – 21-Pin Socket

The locomotive is supplied DCC Ready, allowing it to be converted to digital operation by fitting a compatible 21-pin decoder.

DCC Status: DCC Ready
Decoder Socket: 21-Pin
Recommended Hornby Decoder: HM7000-21TXS

The Hornby HM7000-21TXS Bluetooth® & DCC Sound Decoder provides a compatible option for enthusiasts wishing to add digital and sound functionality.

Decoder sold separately.

Dimensions

Length: Approx. 25.3 cm
Width: Approx. 3.5 cm
Height: Approx. 5 cm
Scale: 1:76
Gauge: OO

Specifications

Manufacturer: Hornby
Range: RailRoad
Locomotive Class: Class 91
Running Number: 91018
Locomotive Name: Robert Louis Stevenson
Operator: British Railways
Livery: White/Grey InterCity
Scale: 1:76
Gauge: OO
DCC Status: DCC Ready
Decoder Socket: 21-Pin
Hornby Decoder Compatibility: HM7000-21TXS Bluetooth® & DCC Sound Decoder
Minimum Curve: Radius 2
Coupling Type: Wide Tension Lock
Length: Approx. 25.3 cm
Width: Approx. 3.5 cm
Height: Approx. 5 cm
Recommended Age: 14+

Perfect For

Ideal for British Rail enthusiasts, InterCity collectors, East Coast Main Line modellers and OO Gauge railway enthusiasts.

The combination of the distinctive Class 91 body, 91018 running number, “Robert Louis Stevenson” name and classic InterCity livery makes this an excellent locomotive for recreating British express passenger operations of the 1990s.

Pair it with suitable InterCity passenger coaches and a Driving Van Trailer (DVT) to create a convincing high-speed East Coast passenger formation.

Collector Information

Recommended for ages 14 years and over.

This is a detailed OO Gauge model railway locomotive intended for model railway operation and collecting.