{"product_id":"oo-western-trooper-br-blue-fye-d1033","title":"OO Western Trooper BR Blue FYE D1033","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOO Western Trooper – BR Blue FYE D1033\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClassic Western Region Diesel:\u003c\/b\u003e OO scale “Western Trooper” D1033 finished in British Rail blue with Full Yellow Ends (FYE), representing late-era Western Class diesel-hydraulic operations.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScale \u0026amp; Gauge Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e OO scale (1:76); suitable for OO gauge track systems.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Detail:\u003c\/b\u003e Injection-moulded plastic body with crisp printed detailing and accurate Western Class proportions; non-powered unless specified by variant.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLayout Integration:\u003c\/b\u003e Standard OO couplings for compatibility with BR blue-era coaching stock and freight formations.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScale:\u003c\/b\u003e OO (1:76)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModel:\u003c\/b\u003e Western Class (Class 52) – D1033 “Western Trooper”\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLivery:\u003c\/b\u003e BR Blue with Full Yellow Ends (FYE)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Injection-moulded plastic\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Factory printed detailing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/b\u003e Ready-to-run\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePaint\/Glue:\u003c\/b\u003e Not required\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/b\u003e 14+\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePower Requirement:\u003c\/b\u003e Depends on variant (typically OO DC\/DCC-ready if motorised)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompatibility Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e Compatible with OO gauge coaching stock and freight wagons\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/b\u003e One OO scale locomotive\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinished Model Dimensions (Approximate):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNot specified by manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOO gauge railway modellers focusing on BR blue era operations, Western Region diesel transitions, and mixed-traffic mainline or secondary route layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this model matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Western Class locomotives were a hallmark of British Rail’s Western Region, bridging the steam-to-diesel transition and later operating in BR blue with full yellow ends for improved visibility. D1033 “Western Trooper” represents this later operational phase, where these powerful diesel-hydraulics were used across express and secondary passenger duties.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis model is well suited to late 1960s–1970s layouts, capturing the evolving identity of British Rail traction during a period of major standardisation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlace on OO gauge track and couple to compatible coaching stock or freight wagons. Ensure couplings are properly aligned before operation. If motorised, follow manufacturer instructions for DC or DCC systems. No assembly required.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is a plastic model. It is not a toy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dapol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44474271367324,"sku":"D4D003020","price":329.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/D4D003020-1.webp?v=1727372689","url":"https:\/\/www.harveynorman.lol\/products\/oo-western-trooper-br-blue-fye-d1033","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}