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Flying Scotsman Metal Construction Kit - Haliburtons & Co.

Flying Scotsman Metal Construction Kit

£24.99

Innovative Design
Hands-On Making
Entirely Plastic-Free

Build a legend - Britain's most famous steam locomotive

Experience the golden age of steam with this detailed construction kit celebrating the legendary Flying Scotsman. Built in 1923 at Doncaster Works from Sir Nigel Gresley's brilliant design, this iconic locomotive became the first steam train to officially reach 100mph and travelled over 2 million miles during its working life.

With 340 high-quality stainless steel pieces, this construction set offers a substantial building challenge that brings railway history to life. The main body comes pre-sprayed in the traditional LNER green, capturing the authentic look of this magnificent locomotive. Every component has been thoughtfully designed to recreate the elegant lines and intricate mechanical details that made the Flying Scotsman a marvel of engineering.

Perfect for young railway enthusiasts and keen builders, this intermediate-level kit provides hours of engaging construction that develops patience, attention to detail, and understanding of how complex machines work. The finished model makes an impressive display piece that celebrates one of Britain's greatest engineering achievements.

Suitable for children aged 12 years and up

Further Information

What's Included: 340 stainless steel pieces, specialist assembly tools, colour instruction manual.

About the Flying Scotsman: Built in 1923, this LNER Class A3 locomotive was the first to officially reach 100mph and served the East Coast Main Line between London and Edinburgh until 1963.

Skills Developed: Fine motor control, spatial reasoning, following complex instructions, patience, engineering concepts, historical appreciation.

Display: Makes a substantial and impressive display model when completed (41cm long).

Safety Information: Contains small parts. Not suitable for children under 12 years. Parental guidance recommended due to small components and tools included.

Assembly: Intermediate to advanced difficulty level requiring focus and attention to detail. Some experience with construction kits beneficial.

Care Instructions: Handle completed model with care. Dust gently with soft brush when needed.

Product Specifications

SKU: CHP0015

Brand: Coach House Partners

Material: Stainless steel

Pieces: 340

Age Range: 12 years and up

Build Time: 3-5 hours

Difficulty: 3/5 (Intermediate to Advanced)

Finished Dimensions: 9 x 6.5 x 41cm

Tools: Included

Instructions: Colour instruction manual included

Delivery & Returns

We deliver throughout the United Kingdom.

Standard Delivery: £3.95 Your order will arrive within 2-4 working days via Royal Mail Tracked 48.

Priority Delivery: £5.95 Need something sooner? Priority delivery gets your gifts to you within 1-2 working days via Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Free Standard Delivery Orders of £65 and above qualify for complimentary standard delivery. It's our way of saying thank you for choosing quality gifts that matter.

Larger packages are sent via DPD to ensure fast, safe delivery of bigger gifts.

Our Promise to You

We want every gift to bring joy. If something isn't quite right, we're here to help make it better. You have 30 days after receiving your order to return any item – plenty of time to see how it fits into your family's world.

How Returns Work

Getting started is simple: Contact us at hello@haliburtons.com or use the chat feature on our website, and we'll guide you through everything. No forms, no fuss – just a friendly conversation about how we can help.

What we need: Your item should be in the same lovely condition it arrived in – unused, with any tags, and in its original packaging. We'll also need your order number or receipt.

Send it back: Once we've arranged your return, we'll email you a free prepaid return label and clear instructions.

Questions?

Our UK-based team is here to help at hello@haliburtons.com. or through the chat feature on our website.

Why we like it

The Flying Scotsman holds a special place in British hearts, and this kit does justice to that legacy. With 340 pieces, it's a proper challenge that rewards careful work with a genuinely impressive result.

There's something deeply satisfying about building a model of a machine that was once the fastest steam locomotive in the world.