{"product_id":"oo-br-green-e79964-with-speed-whiskers-weathered-21-pin","title":"OO BR Green E79964 With Speed Whiskers - Weathered 21-Pin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOO BR Green E79964 With Speed Whiskers ‑ Weathered 21‑Pin\u003c\/b\u003e is a detailed OO‑gauge model designed for realistic railway modelling and authentic operation on model railway layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDetail \u0026amp; Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Authentic British Rail green livery with “speed whiskers” and a weathered finish that enhances period character and visual appeal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDrive \u0026amp; Performance:\u003c\/b\u003e All‑wheel pickup and heavy‑duty chassis support dependable running performance on typical OO layouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eControl \u0026amp; Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e DCC‑ready with a 21‑pin decoder socket for digital control; also compatible with analogue DC operation once a suitable decoder is installed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCouplings \u0026amp; Integration:\u003c\/b\u003e NEM coupling provision allows seamless integration with standard OO rolling stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eModel Dimensions (Approximate):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: OO (1:76)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGauge: 16.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: ~170 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Heljan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel Type: Diesel Railbus \/ Locomotive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra \/ Prototype: Waggon \u0026amp; Maschinenbau railbus operated by British Rail in the late‑1950s and 1960s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl System: DCC‑ready \/ Analogue DC compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoder Interface: 21‑pin socket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLighting: Working interior and directional lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoupler Type: NEM pocket compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Heavy‑diecast chassis with detailed body mouldings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembly: Ready‑to‑run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: Railbus model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for modellers building detailed OO layouts or enthusiasts of British branch‑line and railbus operations seeking a distinctive, weathered scale model with flexible control options and rich visual detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this model matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis weathered railbus captures the unique character of the Waggon \u0026amp; Maschinenbau railbus in BR green with “speed whiskers,” a notable example of lightweight diesel passenger transport in the post‑war era. Its weathered finish and lighting features enhance both display and operational realism on OO gauge layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the railbus on clean 16.5 mm track and operate with an analogue DC controller or install a suitable 21‑pin DCC decoder for digital running. Regularly clean wheels and track to ensure smooth operation, and check couplings when using with other rolling stock. Store the model in a dust‑free location when not in use to protect its finish and detail.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heljan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43683447439516,"sku":"HJN8709","price":372.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/HJN8709-1.jpg?v=1734133778","url":"https:\/\/www.hobbyco.com.au\/products\/oo-br-green-e79964-with-speed-whiskers-weathered-21-pin","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}