{"product_id":"oo-class-33-1-br-civil-engineers-grey-yellow-33118-dcc-ready-21-pin","title":"OO Class 33\/1 BR Civil Engineers Grey\/Yellow 33118 DCC Ready 21-Pin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOO Class 33\/1 BR Civil Engineers Grey\/Yellow 33118 DCC Ready 21-Pin delivers authentic departmental railway operation for OO gauge modellers and British Rail enthusiasts.\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\u003eCivil Engineers Livery:\u003c\/b\u003e Finished in distinctive BR Civil Engineers grey and yellow colours, accurately representing infrastructure and engineering operations during the later British Rail era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDCC Ready Technology:\u003c\/b\u003e Equipped with a 21-pin decoder socket for simple Digital Command Control installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHighly Detailed Construction:\u003c\/b\u003e Features finely moulded bodywork, detailed cab interiors, roof equipment, grilles, and separately fitted components for enhanced realism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSmooth Running Performance:\u003c\/b\u003e Precision-engineered drive mechanism provides reliable operation for engineering trains, freight services, and departmental workings.\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\u003eClass:\u003c\/b\u003e British Rail Class 33\/1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRunning Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 33118\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLivery:\u003c\/b\u003e BR Civil Engineers Grey\/Yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDCC Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e DCC Ready (21-Pin Socket)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Injection-moulded plastic with metal components\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\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/b\u003e 14+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePower Requirement:\u003c\/b\u003e DC Analogue or DCC (decoder sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTrack Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e OO Gauge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/b\u003e One OO scale Class 33\/1 locomotive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/b\u003e OO gauge railway modellers depicting British Rail engineering operations, infrastructure maintenance trains, and late BR-era departmental services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this kit matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe British Rail Class 33 was a versatile diesel-electric locomotive that served the Southern Region for decades. As newer traction entered service, many Class 33 locomotives found a second career working engineering and departmental trains, supporting track maintenance and infrastructure projects across the network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocomotive 33118 in BR Civil Engineers grey and yellow represents this important but often overlooked aspect of railway operations. The distinctive departmental livery adds variety to locomotive fleets and is ideal for hauling ballast wagons, engineering trains, and maintenance stock on realistic layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ready-to-run locomotive can be operated immediately on compatible OO gauge analogue layouts. For digital control, install a compatible 21-pin DCC decoder. Pair it with engineering wagons, ballast trains, or departmental rolling stock to create realistic maintenance-of-way operations.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a detailed scale model. Assembly, paint, and glue are not required. It is not a toy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hand Made Accessories","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46965785297052,"sku":"HJN3365","price":309.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/HJN3365.jpg?v=1780417869","url":"https:\/\/www.hobbyco.com.au\/products\/oo-class-33-1-br-civil-engineers-grey-yellow-33118-dcc-ready-21-pin","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}