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EFE Rail E87108

Plasser 12T YOB Diesel-Hydraulic Crane DRP81515 BR Departmental Yellow

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Prototype Era
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)

Manufacturer description

The Plasser 12 Ton General Purpose Diesel-Hydraulic Crane returns to the EFE Rail range. These self-propelled cranes were given the TOPS code ‘YOB’ following their introduction in the mid-1970s. Used countrywide primarily at track relaying work sites, the cranes would be transported to site within engineering trains, but being self-propelled they were able to move around site and even perform light shunting during engineering possessions. Their compact nature allowed the YOBs to be used whilst an adjacent line remained open to traffic, thanks to them having no tail swing when the crane was in operation.

 

The EFE Rail model brings this important piece of On Track Plant (OTP) to OO scale for the first time. With extensive detailing to be found throughout the model, the true character of these versatile vehicles is captured resulting in a stunning model suited to any layout set in the 1970s onwards.

 

With a high level of decoration including the many markings and safety warnings seen on the prototype, each model is also supplied with an accessory pack containing a set of bufferbeam parts – these can be fitted if the standard coupling is removed first. Removal of the couplings is simple thanks to the use of NEM coupling pockets, which are attached via close-coupling mechanisms. Being unmotorised, each bogie is fitted with metal wheelsets mounted on pin-point axles, with the wheel tyres decorated accordingly. The crane itself is modelled in the stowed position.

This example, No. DRP81515 appears in the original condition of BR Departmental Yellow.

 

MODEL FEATURES:

• EFE Rail OO Scale
• Era 7
• Pristine BR Departmental Yellow livery
• Running No. DRP81515
• Accessory Pack
• NEM Coupling Pockets
• Close Coupling Mechanism
• Length 147mm

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

EFE Rail Plasser 12‑ton YOB diesel‑hydraulic crane, model number DRP81515, supplied in British Rail Departmental Yellow livery. The model is based on the British Rail TOPS code “YOB”, which was applied to the original self‑propelled cranes when they entered service in the mid‑1970s. The real‑world machines were used nationwide on track‑relaying work sites, travelling within engineering trains but capable of moving around the site under their own power and carrying out light shunting. Their compact design meant they could operate while an adjacent line remained open, as they had no tail swing when the crane was in use.

The OO‑scale replica is offered by EFE Rail, part number E87108, and is the first representation of this on‑track plant in that scale. It is modelled in the stowed position and includes extensive detailing, such as the prototype markings and safety warnings. An accessory pack provides a set of buffer‑beam parts that can be fitted after removing the standard couplings; the couplings are mounted in NEM coupling pockets with close‑coupling mechanisms, making removal straightforward. The bogies are unmotorised, fitted with metal wheelsets on pin‑point axles, with tyre markings applied.

Key specifications:

- Era 7 (circa 1970s onward)
- Scale: OO (1:76)
- Length: 147 mm
- Running number: DRP81515
- Livery: pristine British Rail Departmental Yellow
- Included accessory pack and NEM coupling pockets.