How many coaches will the locomotive pull?
A. In simple terms, a locomotive can pull approximately ten standard Hornby Mk1 coaches on a level surface, although this is dependent on a few factors including the cleanliness of the track, any gradient on your layout and the weight of the load. However, to get a feel of how the locomotive performs, only add a small number of coaches while you are learning to drive. Remember, you have to ‘drive’ your locomotive when approaching climbs and descents, i.e. speed up when approaching inclines and decelerate when coming down.
