R30226 Hornby BR, Stanier 5MT ‘Black 5’, 4-6-0, 45157 ‘Glasgow Highlander’ – Era 5

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R30226 Hornby BR, Stanier 5MT ‘Black 5’, 4-6-0, 45157 ‘Glasgow Highlander’ – Era 5

As a distinctive member of such a prolifically made and serviceable Class, the 45157 ‘Glasgow Highlander’ makes for a noteworthy addition to any model railway. Despite its prestigious identity, the ‘Glasgow Highlander’ was not preserved. Numerous other ‘Black 5s’ were preserved, with 12 being purchased directly from BR.

One of only four among the eight hundred and forty-two Stanier ‘Black 5s’ to carry a name during their operational service, 45157 ‘Glasgow Highlander’ maintains a sense of distinctiveness and identity among such a prolifically made and serviceable Class. Eighteen ‘Black 5s’ have been  preserved, with twelve of them being purchased directly from BR for preservation. Sadly, ‘Glasgow Highlander’ was not one of them.