Hornby have just announced the latest addition to their growing range of DCC Sound & Steam Generator fitted steam locomotives in OO Gauge! The iconic SR 'Merchant Navy' is set to receive the fully enhanced digital treatment, with these exciting new features.
Pre-order now! We expect this new model to arrive during February 2026.
This new edition depicts 21C1 'Channel Packet' in the iconic Southern Railway lined malachite green colour scheme. 'Channel Packet' was the first of the Merchant Navy Class, entering service in 1941 at Salisbury, before moving to Exmouth Junction in 1942.
SR Merchant Navy Class 4-6-2 21C1 Channel Packet (Steam Generator) Steam Locomotive
Highly detailed model with separately fitted parts including handrails, lamp irons, brake gear, locomotive nameplates/ numberplates etc and more
DCC Sound pre-fitted from factory (decoder/ speaker located in tender)
Steam Generator system pre-fitted
5-pole skew-wound motor with flywheel with 6-wheel drive and driving/ tender pickups
Fully detailed and decorated cab interior
NEM tension lock couplings
MORE HORNBY SOUND/ STEAM LOCOS
Aside from the new 'Merchant Navy', Hornby have produced a selection of other DCC Sound & Steam Generator fitted locomotives catering for many iconic legends of steam!
EXCLUSIVE DAPOL BLACK LABEL LNER A4 RESTOCK COMING SOON!
Looking for even more steam generator locomotives? Look no further than our brand new EXCLUSIVE range of Dapol Black Label LNER Class A4 steam locomotives! The first delivery was super popular and sold out straight away. We are expecting the remaining stock imminently and we recommend you place your orders now to avoid missing out.
EXCLUSIVE DAPOL BLACK LABEL SR 'LIGHT PACIFIC' PRE-ORDER NOW!
Perfect to pair alongside the new Hornby Merchant Navy is our own range of SR West Country/ Battle of Britain Class locomotives, produced by Dapol for our EXCLUSIVE Black Label Range! These are available to pre-order now for release in 2026.
