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Aster Hobby is pleased to announce the return of one of Britain’s most celebrated express steam locomotives—the magnificent Great Western Railway Castle Class—in 1:32 scale live steam.
Recognized as one of the finest express passenger locomotives ever built in the United Kingdom, the Castle Class combined elegance, power, and reliability, earning an enduring reputation among railway enthusiasts worldwide. With its distinctive GWR styling and outstanding performance, the Castle Class remains one of the most desirable British steam locomotives to reproduce in live steam.
The new Aster Castle Class will be manufactured in Japan to Aster’s renowned standards of precision engineering and craftsmanship. Building upon the success of previous productions, this new batch will incorporate a number of refinements and engineering improvements to further enhance performance, reliability, and ease of operation. In response to customer requests, a coal-fired version will also be offered, providing enthusiasts with an even more authentic live steam experience.
Production will be strictly limited, with delivery scheduled for 2027. Due to the complexity of the model and Aster’s commitment to quality, production quantities will be limited, and reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Available Road Names
- 4073 – Caerphilly Castle
- 4079 – Pendennis Castle
- 5051 – Earl Bathurst
2026 Pre-Sale Pricing
Ast-045AK Alcohol-Fired Kit Pre-sale Price £5,400, Regular Price £5,800
Ast-045AR Alcohol-Fired Read-to-Run (RTR) Pre-sale Price £6,800, Regular Price £7,200
Ast-045CK Coal-Fired Kit Pre-sale Price £6,600, Regular Price £7,000
Ast-045CR Coal-Fired Read-to-Run (RTR) Pre-sale Price £8,000, Regular Price £8,400
Aster Hobby
“The World’s Finest Live Steam Models Since 1971.”
- Specifications
- Model: GWR Castle Class
- Scale: 1:32 (Gauge One)
- Power: Live Steam (Alcohol or Coal)
- Manufacturer: Aster Hobby
- Estimated Delivery: 2027
Goods are sent by the cheapest method appropriate to the size of the package anywhere in the world. This will generally be (UK post) post or carriers standard overnight service. (Europe and the rest of the world) post or carriers standard 7day service. Items in excess of 600mm (2ft) all sheet material and castings will incur additional packing, which must be allowed for. We cannot accept liability for loss or damage unless notified immediately and confirmed in writing within 7 working days of the date of dispatch.
Delivery cost will be calculated by weight, by that we mean you only pay for the weight of the item you buy, Prices will be to door no matter what part of the world you are in, Prices will be shown in the currency you set your system to ie £GBP, $USD, €EURO.
If you have no shipping options available please contact us for shipping quotes, on 0044 (0)1580 893030, info@maxitrak.com
CANCELLATIONS & RETURNS
The cancellation of any order or service within 14 working days will not incur a penalty. This period runs from the day the contract is concluded for services & the day after the day of delivery for goods. After this all order & services will be subject to a 20% administration charge. Defective items will be replaced free of charge; any other item returned to us will incur a restocking charge of 20%. We do not supply books on approval.