Hornby TT3063M BR Class 37 D6865 Class 37/0 BR Green D6865 Diesel Locomotive

We are delighted to present a further run of the highly detailed Hornby TT:120 English Electric Class 37 for the October 2026 range launch.Including working lights, a weighty die-cast chassis, smooth running characteristics and an accurate tooling suite to depict various class 37 subclasses, our venerable ‘tractors’ are a must have for any TT:120 layout. TT3063M depicts No.D6865 in BR Green with yellow warning panels.

Model Specification:

• Highly detailed model based on extensive research and design, including historical drawings and laser scans
• Diecast chassis and underframe giving the mode a weight of 170 grams
• Assortment of separately fitted parts, including lamp brackets, speedometer, sandpipes, and roof horns
• Etched metal roof grille
• Detailed cab interior
• Powerful 5-pole motor with dual flywheels providing power to all wheels
• Electrical pick-ups on all wheels
• Brass axle bearings
• Pivoting NEM coupling sockets
• Accessory pack that includes body removal tool, optional snowplough and bufferbeam pipes
• Minimum 2nd radius curves

Electronics:

• Working directional and cab lights, including Day/Night mode (please note some functionality will only work on DCC)
• Next18 DCC Decoder Socket compatible with HM7000 system
• Decoder socket housed underneath clip-on body
• Space for HM7000-N18TXS Sound Decoder to be fitted
• Space for HM7070 Power Bank for uninterrupted running

Tooling:

• Class 37/0
• Centre Headcode
• Round Buffers
• Plated Roof Boiler Plate

Livery

• BR Green with yellow warning panels
• Semi-gloss finish
• Faithfully created using accurate colours and fonts
• Era 5

Hornby Recommends:

• BR Maroon Mk1 Coaches
• BR Bauxite Ventilated Vans
• 21t Mineral Wagons

History

The Class 37s were designed for both passenger and freight haulage and prior to the introduction of TOPS in the early 1970s were known as English Electric Type 3s. D6865 entered service in August 1963 and was first allocated to Landore Depot at Swansea, running in BR green with small yellow warning panels. 

From December 1966 it moved to York and in January 1969 received air brakes and had its steam heating boiler removed, effectively making it suitable only as a freight engine, and was repainted into BR blue with full yellow ends in the following June. It was later received the numbers 37165 and 37374, and was condemned in 2008 after almost 45 years’ service.