Hornby has revealed an exciting collection of OO gauge models set to arrive over the winter period, catering to various tastes and eras. The announcement includes both steam and modern locomotives, with options for DC and DCC sound-fitted control, across the main and value-focused Railroad ranges.
Highlights of the Announcement
- A highlight for many will be the Class 37 in Police Livery, as featured in the 1984 Intercity TV commercial.
- Fans of overhead electric traction will enjoy the Class 87 'The Olympian' in Network South East Livery.
- The BR Saint Class No. 2920 'Saint David' is being re-released with new tooling, featuring the latest details and enhancements.
'OO' gauge steam locomotives include:
- GWR 'Saint' 2920 Saint David in BR lined black with early crest (R30403)
- LNER 'J52' 0-6-0PT 68846 in BR lined black with late crests (R30397)
- Southern Railway 'M7' 0-4-4T 318 in SR olive green (R30418)
- LMS 'Patriot' 4-6-0s - 5514 Holyhead in LMS lined black (R30414) and 45540 Sir Robert Turnbull in BR lined green with early crests (R30415)
Diesel and electric 'OO' gauge models include:
- DB Cargo Class 67 67015 in DB Cargo red (R30425)
- Class 87 87012 The Olympian in revised Network SouthEast Livery (R30426)
- Class 153 153360 in Northern colours (R30427)
- Ruston and Hornsby 88DS Hilsea in British Gas livery (R30016)
The new Hornby Railroad models, mostly DCC Ready or DCC sound fitted, include:
- Class 37 37418 An Comunn Gaidhealach in Loram red and grey (R30436/TXS)
- Class 37 37419 Carl Havilland in DRS blue (R30437/TXS)
- Class 31 31217 Stratford in Trainload Freight construction colours (R30439)
- Class 47 47305 The Sapper in Railfreight Distribution livery (R30440/TXS)
- Class 37 37093 in police livery (DCC Sound-fitted only)
