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Hornby R3706

War Department, R&H 48DS, 0-4-0, 'Army 802' - Era 4/5

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Prototype Eras
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)

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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 War Department model R&H 48DS, numbered 802, is a 0‑4‑0 diesel locomotive presented in a green livery. It represents the British Railways Early Crest period and is listed in the 2019 range in pristine condition.

The locomotive measures 55 mm in length and features a three‑pole skew‑wound motor, NEM plus tension‑lock coupling and a minimum curve radius of 371 mm (first radius). Power is collected from all wheels and the model is DCC ready with a six‑pin socket. The motive power is diesel, and the running number is displayed as 802.

Built in 1931 by Ruston & Hornsby in London, the model carries the manufacturer part number R3706 and is designated as a Ruston & Hornsby 48DS for the War Department.