The first item produced was the E/1 locomotive which was a 4-4-4 Tank locomotive, based on the original Hornby No. 2 engine which ceased production in 1929. There were several liveries for the E/1, based on British and French railway companies.

Specifications included:

• Available in 20V AC/DC switchable or 12V DC
• Electric working front headlamps
• Runs on all types of 3-rail tinplate standard track including original Hornby, Marklin, Bing, JEP, MDF, etc.
• All materials are rust-proofed
• Fluted coupling rods
• Interchangeable rear couplings

While the E/1 is long out of production, Britannia Models does have pre-owned items in stock from time to time so please do check with us as we may have something of interest.

Next came the E2 4-4-2 tank loco. This model was made to the same high standard as the E/1 but was produced in DC only and has a cab operated isolating switch allowing free standing on live track. Drawing only 0.7 amp these locomotives can be double-headed and run off a small 12volt DC transformer. The E/2 was only made in British liveries.

All of these models had been tin-plate bodies. The next product was the great A4 and this was created with a diecast metal loco body, while retaining the tin-plate for the tender. Initial release of this long anticipated model was in LNER Garter Blue livery as #4498 'Mallard'. Two 24v motors power these models in AC or DC mode and draw approx 1 amp. They have working front lights (lamps) and there is a light in the firebox (or fire in the belly!).