{"product_id":"oo-class-423-4-vep-train-pack-3417-gordon-pettitt","title":"OO Class 423 4-VEP Train Pack 3417 Gordon Pettitt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOO Class 423 4-VEP Train Pack 3417 Gordon Pettitt delivers an authentic Southern Region electric multiple unit for OO scale model railway layouts.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClass 423 4-VEP EMU:\u003c\/b\u003e OO scale four-car Class 423 4-VEP electric multiple unit numbered 3417 \u003ci\u003eGordon Pettitt\u003c\/i\u003e, ideal for recreating Southern Region commuter and regional passenger services.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScale \u0026amp; Gauge Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e OO scale (1:76); suitable for OO gauge track systems and compatible with modern British railway layouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Ready-to-run injection-moulded plastic bodies with finely applied livery, detailed passenger coach interiors, and authentic exterior features.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLayout Integration:\u003c\/b\u003e Four-car train pack with close-coupled coaches, designed to operate as a complete electric multiple unit on compatible OO gauge layouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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\u003eModel:\u003c\/b\u003e Class 423 4-VEP Train Pack 3417 \u003ci\u003eGordon Pettitt\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTrain Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Class 423 4-VEP Electric Multiple Unit (EMU)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOperator:\u003c\/b\u003e British Rail \/ Network SouthEast\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 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\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/b\u003e 14+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePower Requirement:\u003c\/b\u003e Requires compatible OO gauge track and controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompatibility Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e Compatible with OO gauge track systems and contemporary British railway layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/b\u003e One four-car OO scale Class 423 4-VEP train pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/b\u003e OO scale railway modellers recreating Southern Region commuter services, Network SouthEast operations, or expanding a modern British passenger fleet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this kit matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe British Rail Class 423, better known as the 4-VEP (Vestibule Electro-Pneumatic), entered service in the 1960s and became a mainstay of commuter and regional services across Southern England. Designed for operation on the Southern Region's third-rail network, these units served for over 40 years before retirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNamed unit 3417 \u003ci\u003eGordon Pettitt\u003c\/i\u003e honours the respected British railway executive, making this train pack a distinctive addition to modern-era OO scale layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a ready-to-run OO scale electric multiple unit. Place the train on compatible OO gauge track, connect it to a suitable controller, and operate it as a complete four-car passenger set. No assembly, paint, or glue is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a plastic model. It is not a toy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hornby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47042105475228,"sku":"R30469","price":649.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/R30469-1.png?v=1783701650","url":"https:\/\/www.harveynorman.lol\/products\/oo-class-423-4-vep-train-pack-3417-gordon-pettitt","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}