{"product_id":"pre-owned-railroad-class-57-co-co-57305-network-rail-diesel-locomotive","title":"Pre-Owned R30043 RailRoad Class 57 Co-Co 57305 Network Rail Diesel Locomotive","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0225\/2858\/9896\/files\/PRE_OWNED_deb9c3e3-4eba-441b-9472-3819dde489cb.jpg?v=1744705987\" width=\"201\" height=\"63\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0225\/2858\/9896\/files\/PRE_OWNED_deb9c3e3-4eba-441b-9472-3819dde489cb.jpg?v=1744705987\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePre-Owned Item, in as new condition.\u003cbr\u003eTest Run.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 1998 and 2004, 33 of the locomotives were converted from Class 47s to Class 57s by Brush Traction. The Class 57 features re-conditioned EMD engines and new traction alternators.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNetwork Rail leased six Class 57s fitted with either tightlock couplings or Dellner couplers enabling them to be used as rescue engines for EMUs in the south of England, with the locomotives having fulfilled a similar function as Virgin Train Thunderbirds on the ECML.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA locomotive with plenty of history and style is a worthy addition to any train enthusiast's collection while adding a modern and colourful twist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength - 25.1cm, Width - 3.5cm, Height - 5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:76 Scale 00 Gauge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePainted Finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCC Ready 8 pin socket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Curve (mm): Radius 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor: 3 Pole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of Parts: 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hornby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43325044162751,"sku":"HOR-R30043-PO","price":69.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0225\/2858\/9896\/files\/IMG_8095_3a30aa2f-80d5-40ae-85a8-54e76ddb6ffb.jpg?v=1715872079","url":"https:\/\/railsofsheffield.com\/products\/pre-owned-railroad-class-57-co-co-57305-network-rail-diesel-locomotive","provider":"Rails of Sheffield","version":"1.0","type":"link"}