Manufacturer catalogue image - please note that pre-release images may be CAD renders or CGI images rather than photographs
Prototype Era
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)
Manufacturer description
Olivia's Trains Exclusive.
These hotly-anticipated models feature a a huge range of detail options covering different variants of this popular BR/Sulzer Type 4, outstanding running qualities and authentic lighting functions. Attention to detail variations is such that models can almost be tailored down to individual locomotives, rather than the one-size-fits-all approach of the past. This includes the first accurately-detailed depiction of the ETH-fitted Class 45/1 sub-class, five nose-end arrangements (with more planned) and much more, including...
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Steam heat, boiler isolated and ETH variants with accurate roof and bodyside details
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Split-centre, sealed beam and sealed beam with HI headlight nose ends
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Vacuum or dual-braked options
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Extensive bogie and underframe detail, including optional inner end sandboxes
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Bodyside grille/plate arrangement tailored to individual locomotives
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Accurate No2 end roof design for steam heat or ETH locomotives
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Fine etched boiler step and grille covers
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ETH equipment on bufferbeams (Class 45/1)
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Etched boiler tank filler hatch covers
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Super-fine pipework and under-body detail
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Fine etched metal wipers
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Highly detailed and decorated cab interiors
And the good news doesn't end there. Our new Class 45s also enjoy the following features...
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DCC Ready with 21-pin decoder interface
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Separately controlled cab lighting with magnetic 'wand' device suitable for DC and DCC use
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Separately controlled LED tail lights
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Directional LED headcode panel, marker light and HI headlights
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Plenty of internal space for DCC sound and a speaker
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Six-axle drive with 'floating' internal bogie units for smooth riding and heavy haulage power
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Central 5-pole motor with flywheels
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Sprung Buffers
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NEM couplers
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Pack of optional detail parts
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Comprehensive User Manual
Catalogue listing
Model details
Prototype information
* Class names often change over the lifespan of a locomotive, so this is not necessarily the class name used by the operator in the period modelled.
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