OO DELTIC DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE KIT
Featuring:
- Locomotive Type & Purpose: High-speed British diesel locomotive based on the iconic Class 55 “Deltic”, designed for express passenger and fast freight services.
- Scale & Gauge Compatibility: OO scale (1:76); suitable for OO gauge track systems.
- Construction & Finish: Injection-moulded plastic kit with finely detailed bodyshell, bogies, and roof grille features; non-powered unless motorisation is added (depending on kit variant).
- Layout Integration: Suitable for mainline express services, heritage diesel layouts, and long-distance passenger formations; compatible with standard OO couplings.
Model Dimensions (Approximate)
- Scale: OO (1:76)
- Wheel Configuration: Co-Co
- Length: Approx. 28–30 cm
Technical Specifications:
- Category: Diesel locomotive kit
- Power Requirement: None (kit-built; optional motorisation depending on version)
- Assembly: Required
- Paint/Glue: Required (not included)
- Recommended Age: 14+
- Included: Body shell, chassis components, detailing parts
Perfect for: OO scale railway modellers recreating British Rail diesel era mainline operations, especially high-speed express passenger services from the 1960s–1980s.
Why this kit matters
The Class 55 “Deltic” locomotives were among the most powerful and distinctive diesel locomotives used by British Rail, known for their twin Napier Deltic engines and rapid acceleration. They dominated the East Coast Main Line express services before being replaced by later high-speed units.
This model captures an important transition period in British railway history, marking the shift from steam to high-speed diesel traction.
How to use it
Assemble the locomotive carefully, paint it in your chosen livery, and optionally motorise it if your kit supports it. Once complete, it can be used for mainline passenger trains or fast freight consists on OO gauge layouts.
This is a plastic model kit. Assembly, paint, and glue are required. It is not a toy.