{"product_id":"efe-rail-e87109-plasser-12t-yob-diesel-hydraulic-crane-drp81517-balfour-beatty","title":"E87109 Plasser 12T YOB Diesel-Hydraulic Crane DRP81517 Balfour Beatty","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"289\" width=\"470\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0225\/2858\/9896\/files\/E87109_1.jpg?v=1772792536\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Plasser 12 Ton General Purpose Diesel-Hydraulic Crane returns to the EFE Rail range. These self-propelled cranes were given the TOPS code ‘YOB’ following their introduction in the mid-1970s. Used countrywide primarily at track relaying work sites, the cranes would be transported to site within engineering trains, but being self-propelled they were able to move around site and even perform light shunting during engineering possessions. Their compact nature allowed the YOBs to be used whilst an adjacent line remained open to traffic, thanks to them having no tail swing when the crane was in operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EFE Rail model brings this important piece of On Track Plant (OTP) to OO scale for the first time. With extensive detailing to be found throughout the model, the true character of these versatile vehicles is captured resulting in a stunning model suited to any layout set in the 1970s onwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a high level of decoration including the many markings and safety warnings seen on the prototype, each model is also supplied with an accessory pack containing a set of bufferbeam parts – these can be fitted if the standard coupling is removed first. Removal of the couplings is simple thanks to the use of NEM coupling pockets, which are attached via close-coupling mechanisms. Being unmotorised, each bogie is fitted with metal wheelsets mounted on pin-point axles, with the wheel tyres decorated accordingly. The crane itself is modelled in the stowed position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example, No. DRP81517 appears in the corporate blue and white of Balfour Beatty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMODEL FEATURES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEFE Rail OO Scale\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra 9\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePristine Balfour Beatty livery\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRunning No. DRP81517\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessory Pack\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNEM Coupling Pockets\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClose Coupling Mechanism\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength 147mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"EFE Rail","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56824253940096,"sku":"EFR-E87109","price":84.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0225\/2858\/9896\/files\/IMG_2693_b5ade651-8b48-4b19-ad89-58debc33e039.jpg?v=1771863675","url":"https:\/\/railsofsheffield.com\/products\/efe-rail-e87109-plasser-12t-yob-diesel-hydraulic-crane-drp81517-balfour-beatty","provider":"Rails of Sheffield","version":"1.0","type":"link"}