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Hornby R30438TXS

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

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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. The model locomotive comes fitted with a Next 18-pin plug, meaning it can be run on DCC and with our HM7000 Bluetooth-controlled system. It 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 (188 km/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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^* 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 Class 55 (Deltic) locomotive, number 55002 'The Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry', is a model of the powerful diesel engine that was built for high-speed express trains on the East Coast Main Line.

The model is part of the 2025 range and is fitted with a Next 18-pin plug for DCC operation, as well as the HM7000 Bluetooth-controlled system which includes sound via a speaker inside the locomotive. The system allows for wireless control and an authentic sound experience.

The Class 55 'Deltic' was a Type 5 locomotive designed for high-speed express passenger services, and was introduced in 1961. These locomotives were the most powerful diesel engines in the world at the time, powered by two Napier diesel engines and capable of reaching speeds of up to 117mph.

The model is finished in a two-tone green livery, with full yellow ends and white cab window surrounds, reminiscent of the early 1960s. This is a faithful representation of the period represented by this model, which is British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS). The locomotive is designed to be suitable for use on 2nd radius curves, with a minimum radius of 438mm.