Hornby R30140 BR M7 Class 0-4-4T 30038 Steam Locomotive - Era 3

Hornby M7 Class 0-4-4T No. 30038 – BR Malachite Green (OO Gauge) | Limited Edition

Celebrate British railway history in miniature with this rare Hornby model of the iconic M7 Class 0-4-4T locomotive, No. 30038 – a standout in a never-before-produced BR Malachite Green livery.

Originally designed by Dugald Drummond, the M7 class was prized for its punchy acceleration and reliable power, making it a workhorse for suburban and branch line services. Though eventually retired from express duties due to high-speed instability, the M7 earned its place as a station pilot – and in this case, a true collector's piece.

Hornby honors the legacy of No. 30038 with a beautifully detailed model that’s DCC-ready and finished in an exclusive lined Malachite Green, as worn by only four M7s during post-war Waterloo service.

Key Features:

• Limited Edition Rarity: One of few ever modeled in BR Malachite Green

• Authentic Detail: Accurate 1:76 scale (OO gauge) model with finely painted finish

• Smooth Performance: 5-pole skew wound motor for reliable running

• DCC Ready: 8-pin socket for easy decoder installation

• Perfect for Layouts: Suitable for Radius 2 curves and larger

• Commemorative Livery: Hornby Railways 50th Anniversary edition

• Classic Configuration: 0-4-4T wheel setup, ideal for station pilot scenarios

Specifications:

• Length: 13.9 cm

• Height: 5 cm

• Width: 3.5 cm

• Gauge: OO

• Colour: BR Malachite Green (listed as red, likely placeholder)

• Operator: British Railway

• Designer: Dugald Drummond

• Minimum Curve: Radius 2

Age 14+