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Hornby R30438

RailRoad: Class 55 (Deltic) - BR - 55002 'The Kings own Yorkshire Light Infantry'

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Prototype Era
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)

Manufacturer description

This RailRoad Class 55 ‘Deltic’ diesel was built for high-speed express trains, making it the perfect diesel for pulling a rake of coaches. This model locomotive comes DCC-ready with a Next 18-pin plug, meaning it can be upgraded to run on DCC and with our HM7000 Bluetooth-controlled system. This also includes sound via a speaker inside the locomotive.

The production ‘Deltics’ were a powerful Type 5 locomotive, designed for high-speed express passenger services on the East Coast Main Line. When introduced in 1961, these were the most powerful diesel locomotives in the world. Powered by two big Napier diesel engines, these locomotives – later known as Class 55s – were capable of speeds of up to 117mph (188km/h) and all were given names in the best tradition of East Coast express locomotives.

Known affectionately as ‘KOYLI’ by enthusiasts, 55002 is finished in a two-tone green livery, reminiscent of the early 1960s, but with full yellow ends and the classic white cab window surrounds.

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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.

Hornby's RailRoad range features a Class 55 'Deltic' diesel locomotive, numbered 55002 'The Kings own Yorkshire Light Infantry'. This model is part of the 2025 catalogue range and is suitable for OO gauge railways.

The locomotive is DCC ready, with an 8-pin socket, and comes painted in a British Rail livery featuring a green and yellow colour scheme. The model has a minimum radius curve requirement of 2nd radius, or 438mm, and features moulded plastic buffers. It measures 268mm in length and is equipped with a wide tension lock coupling.

The Class 55 'Deltic' was a powerful diesel engine designed for high-speed express trains on the East Coast Main Line. Introduced in 1961, these locomotives were the most powerful diesel engines in the world at the time, with a top speed of 117mph. They were powered by two Napier diesel engines and featured names, with 55002 being affectionately known as 'KOYLI'.

This model is part of the RailRoad range, which is designed for beginners and experienced modellers alike. It can be upgraded to run on DCC with a Next 18-pin plug and features a speaker inside the locomotive for sound effects when used with the HM7000 Bluetooth-controlled system.