Rail enthusiasts of all ages will love this high quality replica of the fully streamlined Duchess of Hamilton! The magnetic system makes it easy to link her up with wagons and children will really enjoy watching this lovely train go around the track. Compatible with all wooden railway systems. History The Duchess of Hamilton is one of the most powerful steam locomotives ever to run in Britain and an icon of 1930s design. A stunning piece of Art Deco opulence, the locomotive wowed design critics on both sides of the Atlantic. Duchess of Hamilton's original streamlined casing was removed in 1948 and restored in 2009 and the restored version can now be viewed at the National Railway Museum, York, the largest railway museum in the world. The museum has permanent displays and collections that illustrate over 300 years of British railway history. The NRM archive also includes a fabulous collection of railway advertising posters charting the history of rail. This product is produced under license from National Museum of Science and Industry Trading Ltd license no.0239. Royalties from the sale of this product help fund and support the National Railway Museum York. Suitable Age 3 Years +.