LNER Gresley A-3 Pacific by Sunset Models 3rd Rail
One of the most famous steam locomotives ever built, the LNER Gresley A-3 Pacific stands as a global icon of high-speed rail travel. Designed by Sir Nigel Gresley for the London & North Eastern Railway, these sleek 4-6-2 locomotives defined the luxury and performance of Britain’s premier expresses, most notably the legendary Flying Scotsman. With its graceful lines, three-cylinder power, and long-distance capabilities, the A-3 became the standard-bearer of British steam sophistication.
Few locomotives have lived a life as storied — or as international — as Flying Scotsman itself. From setting speed records to barnstorming across North America and Australia, and now starring in mainline excursions throughout the UK, it remains one of the most recognizable steam locomotives on Earth.
Sunset Models 3rd Rail now brings this world-renowned locomotive back to O Scale in finely crafted brass, offering the most comprehensive lineup of historical and modern A-3 variants ever produced in the scale.
Versions Offered
USA Tour Version – as operated during the famous 1969–1973 North American tour
Australia Tour Version – in its 1988–1989 configuration during the continent-spanning Australian Bicentennial tour
Cathedral Express (Modern) with Smoke Deflectors – representing today’s mainline excursions
Standard LNER 4472 "Flying Scotsman" – classic Apple Green with corridor tender
Early British Railways – transitional BR black & early emblem
60103 British Railways Blue – the striking BR express blue era
60103 Modern with Smoke Deflectors – current operational appearance, fully restored
Model Features
• ALL Brass Construction
• Fully Detailed Backhead, lit gauges, and firebox flicker
• Operating Sand and Turret Hatches, Cab Vents, Doors, and Windows
• Sprung Drivers and Tender Trucks
• Advanced electronics: 3R ERR Cruise/TMCC/Railsounds compatible with TMCC/Legacy/DCS, 3R Conventional for your choice of sound, and 2R ESU Loksound 5.0. Blunami is available as well
• Compatible with Legacy, DCS, TMCC, and Conventional Operation
• Super Smoke System and Coil Couplers (3-Rail ERR Only)
• Prototypical Road-Specific Details – correct tenders, smoke deflectors, chimneys, number plates, safety-valve variations, and tour-era modifications across all versions
• Powerful Can Motor Drive with smooth, quiet operation
• ERR Cruise is compatible with Legacy, DCS, TMCC, and Conventional control systems, Blunami is not and indepently operated through the iPhone or Andriod Apps.
Smoke will not "puff" with Blunami, only constant for the time being...
A World Ambassador of Steam
From its early years hauling the prestigious Flying Scotsman service, to the record-setting high-speed runs of the 1930s, to its unforgettable tours across North America and Australia, Flying Scotsman has become more than a locomotive — it is a symbol of engineering excellence recognized worldwide. Its ongoing preservation ensures future generations continue to experience the magic of British mainline steam.
Sunset Models 3rd Rail is honored to offer the definitive O Scale brass model in both 2 and 3 Rail of the Gresley A-3 Pacific, representing every major chapter of this locomotive’s international legacy.
Reserve yours today and bring home one of the most celebrated steam locomotives in history — in its most accurate O Scale form ever produced.
Photos courtesy of Locomotive Wiki, Wikipedia, trainz.com
