{"product_id":"oo-deltic-diesel-locomotive-kit","title":"OO DELTIC DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE KIT","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOO DELTIC DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE KIT\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\u003eLocomotive Type \u0026amp; Purpose:\u003c\/b\u003e High-speed British diesel locomotive based on the iconic Class 55 “Deltic”, designed for express passenger and fast freight 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Injection-moulded plastic kit with finely detailed bodyshell, bogies, and roof grille features; non-powered unless motorisation is added (depending on kit variant).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLayout Integration:\u003c\/b\u003e Suitable for mainline express services, heritage diesel layouts, and long-distance passenger formations; compatible with standard OO couplings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eModel Dimensions (Approximate)\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 Configuration:\u003c\/b\u003e Co-Co\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLength:\u003c\/b\u003e Approx. 28–30 cm\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\u003eCategory:\u003c\/b\u003e Diesel locomotive kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePower Requirement:\u003c\/b\u003e None (kit-built; optional motorisation depending on version)\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\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/b\u003e Body shell, chassis components, detailing parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/b\u003e OO scale railway modellers recreating British Rail diesel era mainline operations, especially high-speed express passenger services from the 1960s–1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this kit matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Class 55 “Deltic” locomotives were among the most powerful and distinctive diesel locomotives used by British Rail, known for their twin Napier Deltic engines and rapid acceleration. They dominated the East Coast Main Line express services before being replaced by later high-speed units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model captures an important transition period in British railway history, marking the shift from steam to high-speed diesel traction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssemble the locomotive carefully, paint it in your chosen livery, and optionally motorise it if your kit supports it. Once complete, it can be used for mainline passenger trains or fast freight consists 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":44474275987612,"sku":"DC009","price":27.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/DC009.webp?v=1727713821","url":"https:\/\/www.harveynorman.lol\/products\/oo-deltic-diesel-locomotive-kit","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}