{"product_id":"oo-br-early-thompson-a22-60501-cock-o-the-north","title":"OO BR (Early)  Thompson A22  60501 Cock O the North","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOO BR (Early) Thompson A2\/2 No. 60501 \u003ci\u003eCock O’ The North\u003c\/i\u003e delivers one of Britain’s most distinctive post-war express steam locomotives for OO gauge 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\u003eHistoric Rebuilt Pacific:\u003c\/b\u003e Finely detailed model of Thompson A2\/2 4-6-2 locomotive No. 60501 \u003ci\u003eCock O’ The North\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOO Scale Accuracy:\u003c\/b\u003e Produced to OO scale (1:76) for operation on standard OO gauge track.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReady-to-Run:\u003c\/b\u003e Fully assembled and decorated in early British Railways livery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSmooth Powered Operation:\u003c\/b\u003e Precision electric mechanism for reliable running and display.\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 OO (1:76)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWheel Arrangement:\u003c\/b\u003e 4-6-2 Pacific\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRailway Company:\u003c\/b\u003e British Railways (Early Crest)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLocomotive Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 60501\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eCock O’ The North\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClass:\u003c\/b\u003e Thompson A2\/2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/b\u003e Edward Thompson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/b\u003e Ready-to-run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePaint\/Glue:\u003c\/b\u003e Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePower Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Electric model locomotive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/b\u003e 14+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTrack Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e OO gauge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/b\u003e OO gauge modellers recreating LNER and early British Railways express operations, and collectors of unusual steam locomotive designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this kit matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCock O’ The North\u003c\/i\u003e was originally built in 1934 as the sole member of Sir Nigel Gresley’s P2 class, designed to tackle heavy trains over the demanding Edinburgh to Aberdeen route. In 1944, Edward Thompson rebuilt the locomotive into the A2\/2 configuration, creating one of the most debated and distinctive express locomotives in British railway history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 60501 represents a fascinating chapter in locomotive development, reflecting changing engineering philosophies during wartime and the transition into British Railways ownership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the locomotive and tender on powered OO gauge track and operate using your DC or DCC control system if fitted. Pair it with teak coaches or early BR passenger stock for authentic East Coast Main Line formations.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a detailed scale model intended for collectors. It is not a toy and is recommended for ages 14 and above.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hornby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44981845590172,"sku":"R30395SS","price":584.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/R30395SS-1.jpg?v=1755102755","url":"https:\/\/www.harveynorman.lol\/products\/oo-br-early-thompson-a22-60501-cock-o-the-north","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}