{"product_id":"oo-lner-y7-no-129-darlington-works-livery-dcc-ready","title":"OO LNER Y7 - No.129 Darlington Works Livery - DCC Ready","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOO LNER Y7 No.129 Darlington Works Livery – DCC Ready delivers authentic early LNER shunting performance and compact yard operation capability for OO gauge layouts, ideal for tight industrial sidings, depot work, and branch line freight handling.\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\u003eHistoric Darlington Works Livery:\u003c\/b\u003e Accurately finished in early LNER workshop styling, representing locomotive condition as maintained at Darlington Works.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDCC Ready Chassis:\u003c\/b\u003e Factory-prepared for easy Digital Command Control decoder installation, enabling smooth transition from analogue to digital operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompact 0-4-0T Design:\u003c\/b\u003e Short wheelbase allows excellent performance on tight radius curves and complex yard trackwork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFine Detail Engineering:\u003c\/b\u003e Moulded rivet and boiler detailing with realistic proportions for an authentic early steam-era appearance.\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\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLength:\u003c\/b\u003e Approx. 7.5–8.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWidth:\u003c\/b\u003e Approx. 3–3.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e Approx. 4–5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWheelbase:\u003c\/b\u003e Approx. 2.5–3 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\u003eBrand:\u003c\/b\u003e Not specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMotor Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Brushed electric motor (typical small shunting locomotive specification)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBattery (vehicle):\u003c\/b\u003e Not applicable (track-powered model locomotive; DCC ready for decoder installation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTransmitter batteries:\u003c\/b\u003e Not applicable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRun\/Fly Time:\u003c\/b\u003e Continuous operation via track power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDrive \/ Propulsion:\u003c\/b\u003e 0-4-0T wheel configuration (electric motor-driven)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/b\u003e Ready-to-run with DCC-ready interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eController:\u003c\/b\u003e Compatible with analogue DC and DCC systems (decoder required for digital use)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Injection-moulded plastic body with metal running components (typical specification)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/b\u003e OO scale LNER Y7 locomotive No.129\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for \u003cb\u003eOO scale railway modellers of all experience levels\u003c\/b\u003e who want \u003cb\u003ereliable low-speed shunting, compact layout operation, and authentic early LNER steam-era detail\u003c\/b\u003e for yard and industrial railway scenes.\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 LNER Y7 in Darlington Works livery reflects the industrial backbone of early 20th-century railway operations, where small tank locomotives handled essential shunting tasks in workshops, depots, and goods yards. Its compact size and operational flexibility make it a key locomotive type for realistic yard-based railway modelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperate directly on OO gauge DC layouts or install a compatible DCC decoder for digital control. Ensure track is clean for smooth low-speed performance. Ideal for switching wagons, yard shunting, and short freight movements. Regular lubrication and wheel maintenance will maintain optimal running quality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46843146076316,"sku":"RT932004","price":286.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/RT932004.webp?v=1778603507","url":"https:\/\/www.hobbyco.com.au\/products\/oo-lner-y7-no-129-darlington-works-livery-dcc-ready","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}