{"product_id":"oo-class-03-03056-br-blue","title":"OO Class 03 03056 BR Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOO Class 03 03056 BR Blue delivers compact shunting control and authentic BR diesel yard realism for OO gauge model railway layouts.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBR Blue Livery Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Classic British Rail blue scheme representing later-era Class 03 operations across depots, yards, and industrial sidings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrecision Shunting Performance:\u003c\/b\u003e Designed for slow-speed control, ideal for accurate wagon placement and yard manoeuvring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHighly Detailed Body:\u003c\/b\u003e Injection-moulded construction with fine grille work, cab detailing, and realistic buffer beam fittings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOO Gauge Ready-to-Run:\u003c\/b\u003e Fully assembled with standard couplings for immediate integration into freight and depot operations.\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\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLength:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWidth:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.0 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.0 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWheelbase:\u003c\/b\u003e Approx. 3.5 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\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScale:\u003c\/b\u003e OO (1:76)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrototype:\u003c\/b\u003e British Rail Class 03 Diesel Shunter (03056)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLivery:\u003c\/b\u003e BR Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEra:\u003c\/b\u003e 1960s–1980s British Rail diesel shunting period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Injection-moulded plastic body with metal detailing components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDrive \/ Propulsion:\u003c\/b\u003e Motorised diesel-electric shunter (typical OO model configuration)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/b\u003e Ready-to-run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePaint\/Glue:\u003c\/b\u003e Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModelling Tools:\u003c\/b\u003e Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eController:\u003c\/b\u003e Compatible with standard OO DC or DCC systems (depending on variant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/b\u003e One OO scale Class 03 locomotive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCouplings:\u003c\/b\u003e Standard OO tension lock or equivalent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/b\u003e OO gauge railway modellers building freight yards, depots, and industrial scenes who need reliable low-speed shunting performance in BR blue era layouts.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this model matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Class 03 was a vital part of British Rail’s shunting fleet, widely used in yards, docks, and industrial locations. The BR blue livery reflects its later-service life, making it ideal for modelling the transition into the modernisation era of UK rail operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the locomotive on OO gauge track and connect it to a compatible DC or DCC controller depending on specification. Use it for shunting wagons, assembling freight trains, or operating depot movements. No assembly, paint, or glue is required. Regular wheel and track cleaning will help maintain smooth low-speed performance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bachmann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46801364451484,"sku":"BAC31362B","price":261.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/BAC31362B.webp?v=1778554692","url":"https:\/\/www.hobbyco.com.au\/products\/oo-class-03-03056-br-blue","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}