HORNBY A2/3

istory has looked unfavourably upon the efforts of Edward Thompson and his development of LNER ‘Pacifics’. Having experimented on Gresley’s P2 2-8-2 locomotives, converting them to A2/2s with a ‘Pacific’ axle configuration, but losing tractive effort in the process, he moved on to further develop the concept. The A2/3s were something of an evolution in design of the A2/2s, utilising the same frame and motion configuration. Innovative features to the Class included a rocking ashpan, larger smoke deflectors for better driver visibility, steam locomotive brakes and electric lighting. Interestingly, the inner-most cylinder