{"product_id":"oo-city-of-truro","title":"OO CITY OF TRURO KIT","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOO City of Truro Kit delivers an iconic Great Western Railway express locomotive for OO scale layouts, ideal for recreating historic mainline passenger services and early high-speed steam operations.\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\u003eGWR “City of Truro” Locomotive:\u003c\/b\u003e OO scale kit representing the legendary Great Western Railway 4-4-0 express steam locomotive, renowned for its early high-speed runs on the British mainline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFine Locomotive Detailing:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes detailed boiler, cab, running gear, and tender components designed to replicate the distinctive proportions of this historic engine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScale \u0026amp; Gauge Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e OO scale (1:76); suitable for standard OO gauge track systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Injection-moulded plastic kit with finely moulded locomotive parts and GWR-era detailing; non-powered unless motorised conversion is added separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLayout Integration:\u003c\/b\u003e Compatible with OO gauge passenger coaches and express formations, ideal for mainline and heritage railway layouts.\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\u003eRailway:\u003c\/b\u003e Great Western Railway (GWR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModel:\u003c\/b\u003e City of Truro Steam Locomotive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e 4-4-0 Express Steam Engine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Injection-moulded plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/b\u003e Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePaint\/Glue:\u003c\/b\u003e Required (not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/b\u003e 14+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompatibility Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e Suitable for OO gauge express passenger operations and GWR historic layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/b\u003e OO scale railway modellers recreating early 20th-century Great Western Railway express services, heritage steam scenes, and historic high-speed rail operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this kit matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“City of Truro” is one of the most famous locomotives in British railway history, reputed to be the first steam engine to exceed 100 mph during an express run in the early 1900s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis locomotive represents the golden age of GWR express travel and is a key prototype for enthusiasts interested in early engineering milestones and prestige passenger services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssemble the locomotive kit, then paint and finish in authentic GWR livery. Once complete, it can be integrated into express passenger services with appropriate coaching stock on OO gauge layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a plastic model kit. Assembly, paint, and glue are required. It is not a toy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dapol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44474276380828,"sku":"DC061","price":27.89,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/DC061.webp?v=1727713841","url":"https:\/\/www.harveynorman.lol\/products\/oo-city-of-truro","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}