{"product_id":"ho-82-class-locomotive-8252","title":"HO 8252 Freight Rail DC\/DCC Ready","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHO Class 82 Locomotive 8252 by Hornby delivers authentic British diesel-electric traction detail for HO scale model railway enthusiasts building realistic post-war and modern freight layouts.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClass 82 locomotive design:\u003c\/b\u003e Accurate representation of a British diesel-electric locomotive used for freight and mixed traffic duties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDetailed body shell:\u003c\/b\u003e Fine moulded panels, vents, and roof equipment for realistic industrial appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOperational running gear:\u003c\/b\u003e Realistic bogie detailing designed for smooth track performance across HO layouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReady-to-run build:\u003c\/b\u003e Fully assembled with standard HO couplings for easy integration into existing consists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScale:\u003c\/b\u003e HO (1:87)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModel:\u003c\/b\u003e Class 82 Diesel Locomotive 8252\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOperator:\u003c\/b\u003e British Railways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Injection-moulded plastic body with metal chassis components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDrive:\u003c\/b\u003e Electric powered locomotive (track powered)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCouplings:\u003c\/b\u003e Standard HO compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/b\u003e Ready-to-run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePaint and Glue:\u003c\/b\u003e Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/b\u003e 14+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/b\u003e HO scale railway modellers building British Rail freight services, mixed traffic operations, or transitional diesel-era layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this locomotive matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Class 82 represents the shift from steam to diesel traction on British railways, supporting freight and regional services during a major period of modernisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt appears across mixed traffic duties where flexibility mattered more than speed alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo your layouts reflect the diesel transition era? This locomotive helps bridge steam heritage with modern operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace this HO Class 82 locomotive onto compatible HO gauge track and connect it to freight or passenger rolling stock. It operates as a powered unit within your railway system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a plastic model. Paint and glue are not required. It is not a toy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"On Track Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46258112725148,"sku":"OTM8252FR","price":314.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/OTM8252FR.png?v=1771607516","url":"https:\/\/www.harveynorman.lol\/products\/ho-82-class-locomotive-8252","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}