{"product_id":"hornby-tt3066m-class-50-br-blue-d403-diesel-locomotive","title":"TT3066M Class 50 BR Blue 'D403' Diesel Locomotive","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpected Delivery July 2026 (Subject to Change at Manufacturer's Discretion).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe latest 'Hoover' to the TT:120 range is the BR Class D403. Featuring a five-pole motor, directional and cab lighting, die-cast chassis and highly detailed bodyshell, the illustrious Class 50 will make an impressive addition to your TT:120 fleet. This model depicts pre-TOPS numbered D403 in all-over BR Blue with small cab side BR Double Arrows and headcode panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModel Specification:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly detailed model based on extensive research including 3D scanning and original works drawings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy die-cast chassis and underframe, giving an overall weight of 195g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful five-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual bogie drive with a total of 12 driving wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass axle bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll wheel electrical pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront and rear kinematic NEM coupling system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDie-cast metal buffers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately fitted metal steps, grills and handrails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessory bag contains optional fit snow ploughs, vacuum pipes and couplings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eElectronics:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCab interior lighting (requires DCC to operate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately controllable taillights (requires DCC to operate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNext-18 Decoder socket compatible with HM7000 system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace for HM7000-N18TXS Sound Decoder to be fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace for HM7070 Power Bank for uninterrupted running\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTooling:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal headcode box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal boiler port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlush nose ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLivery:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBR Blue with cab side double arrows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-Tops number\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnnamed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHornby Recommends:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMk1 Coaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMk2 Coaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e21T Mineral Wagons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVent Vans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFifty English Electric Type 4s were built at its Vulcan Foundry works during 1967\/8 for express passenger work on the yet-to-be-electrified section of the West Coast Main Line north of Crewe. Entering service in January 1968, D403 first operated in BR blue with small twin-arrows insignia on its cab-sides, as depicted by the model. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder TOPS in 1974, the Type 4s were designated Class 50 and received new numbers, this one becoming No. 50003 and given the name ‘Temeraire’ in May 1978. With completion of the WCML electrification in 1974, the class were relocated to the south-west. No. 50003 was withdrawn in July 1991 and scrapped the following year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hornby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57900714131840,"sku":"HOR-TT3066M","price":151.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0225\/2858\/9896\/files\/TT3066BRClass50D403.jpg?v=1776518828","url":"https:\/\/railsofsheffield.com\/products\/hornby-tt3066m-class-50-br-blue-d403-diesel-locomotive","provider":"Rails of Sheffield","version":"1.0","type":"link"}