{"product_id":"oo-railroad-plus-class-58-br-mainline-no-58046-asfordby","title":"OO RailRoad Plus: Class 58  BR Mainline  No.58046 Asfordby","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOO RailRoad Plus Class 58 BR Mainline No. 58046 \u003ci\u003eAsfordby\u003c\/i\u003e delivers a robust late-era British diesel freight locomotive designed for reliable OO gauge operation.\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\u003eHeavy Freight Diesel Power:\u003c\/b\u003e Model of British Rail Class 58 Co-Co diesel locomotive No. 58046 \u003ci\u003eAsfordby\u003c\/i\u003e, built for modern freight operations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRailRoad Plus Range:\u003c\/b\u003e Simplified yet detailed construction ideal for dependable running and everyday layout use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOO Scale Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Built to OO scale (1:76) for standard OO gauge track systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReady-to-Run:\u003c\/b\u003e Fully assembled and finished in British Railways Sectorisation-era livery.\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 Co-Co\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRailway Company:\u003c\/b\u003e British Rail (Mainline \/ Sectorisation Era)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLocomotive Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 58046\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eAsfordby\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClass:\u003c\/b\u003e BR Class 58\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePower Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Diesel-electric\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\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 late British Rail freight operations, industrial scenes, and 1980s–1990s heavy goods services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this kit matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Class 58 was introduced in the early 1980s as a purpose-built heavy freight locomotive for British Rail. Designed with modular construction techniques, it represented a shift toward more cost-effective manufacturing and easier maintenance compared to earlier diesel classes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough relatively short-lived in frontline service, the Class 58 played an important role in coal and heavy freight traffic during the final decades of British Rail operations before privatisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the locomotive on powered OO gauge track and operate using DC or DCC control systems if fitted. Ideal for long freight consists, industrial terminals, and late-era British Rail mainline operations.\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":44981845426332,"sku":"R30383","price":219.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/R30383.webp?v=1755051766","url":"https:\/\/www.harveynorman.lol\/products\/oo-railroad-plus-class-58-br-mainline-no-58046-asfordby","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}