{"product_id":"oo-br-rebuilt-battle-of-britain-class-34053-303-squadron","title":"OO BR Rebuilt Battle of Britain Class 34053 \"303 Squadron\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOO BR Rebuilt Battle of Britain Class 34053 “303 Squadron” Steam Locomotive Model\u003c\/b\u003e delivers authentic Southern Region express steam performance for OO gauge railway modellers and collectors focused on post-war British steam operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRebuilt Bulleid design detail:\u003c\/b\u003e Captures the rebuilt Air-Smoothed casing removal and refined BR-standard appearance used on later service locomotives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSouthern Region livery finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Accurate numbering and “303 Squadron” naming for a realistic post-war British Rail presentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFine mechanical detailing:\u003c\/b\u003e Visible valve gear, pipework, and underframe detail reflecting rebuilt mechanical improvements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOO gauge compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Designed for standard OO (1:76) track systems with smooth layout operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinished Model Dimensions (Approximate)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 28.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 3.8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 5.2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: OO (1:76)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototype: BR Rebuilt Battle of Britain Class 34053\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass type: Light Pacific steam locomotive (4-6-2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eName: “303 Squadron”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Southern Region British Railways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Injection-moulded plastic with metal detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack compatibility: OO gauge (16.5mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCouplings: Standard OO tension lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembly: Ready-to-run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint and glue: Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended age: 14+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/b\u003e OO gauge steam era modellers, Southern Region layouts, and collectors of British Railways express passenger locomotives, backed by standard model railway build quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this locomotive matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Battle of Britain Class formed part of Oliver Bulleid’s Light Pacific designs for the Southern Railway. These locomotives were built for fast passenger services across non-electrified routes in the south of England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter nationalisation, many were rebuilt by British Railways to improve reliability and simplify maintenance. 34053 “303 Squadron” represents this rebuilt phase, where original design features were replaced with more conventional fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou would typically see this locomotive working express passenger services between London and the South Coast, carrying named trains and seasonal holiday traffic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace on OO gauge track and pair with Southern Region passenger coaches for authentic express service formations. It also suits mixed passenger diagrams and heritage-themed layouts. No assembly, paint, or glue required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a detailed OO scale model locomotive. It is not a toy and should be handled with care due to fine detailing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hornby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46669655441564,"sku":"R30485","price":409.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/R30485.webp?v=1776128663","url":"https:\/\/www.hobbyco.com.au\/products\/oo-br-rebuilt-battle-of-britain-class-34053-303-squadron","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}