{"product_id":"oo-railroad-br-county-class-1013-county-of-dorset","title":"OO RailRoad BR County Class 1013 \"County of Dorset\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOO RailRoad BR County Class 1013 \"County of Dorset\"\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\u003eGWR Heritage Design:\u003c\/b\u003e OO scale model of the BR-built “County” Class, inspired by Great Western Railway Castle Class performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBR Lined Green Livery:\u003c\/b\u003e Finished in classic British Railways green with detailed lining and authentic numbering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExpress Passenger Capability:\u003c\/b\u003e Designed to represent powerful mixed-traffic and express duties on Western Region routes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOO Gauge Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Suitable for 1:76 layouts and standard OO track systems for smooth 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\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLength:\u003c\/b\u003e 29 cm (including tender)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWidth:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 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 BR Standard “County” Class Steam Locomotive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNumber:\u003c\/b\u003e 1013 \"County of Dorset\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWheel Arrangement:\u003c\/b\u003e 4-6-0\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\u003ePower Requirement:\u003c\/b\u003e OO gauge compatible track system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/b\u003e 14+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCouplings:\u003c\/b\u003e Standard OO couplings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/b\u003e OO scale railway modellers recreating BR Western Region layouts, express passenger services, or collectors of post-war British steam locomotives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this locomotive matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BR “County” Class locomotives were introduced in the early 1950s as part of British Railways’ effort to modernise steam power using proven Great Western Railway design principles. Built at Swindon Works, they combined Castle Class boiler performance with a lighter 4-6-0 chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough relatively short-lived due to rapid dieselisation, the class represented one of the final developments of GWR-influenced steam engineering under British Railways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model captures a distinctive and often overlooked chapter in British steam history, bridging classic GWR design with the final years of mainline steam.\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 operate on mixed-traffic or express passenger services. Ideal for mid-20th century layouts with mainline running.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo assembly, paint, or glue is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a detailed OO scale model. It is not a toy and is not recommended for children.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hornby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46669656162460,"sku":"R30521","price":239.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/R30521.webp?v=1776150301","url":"https:\/\/www.hobbyco.com.au\/products\/oo-railroad-br-county-class-1013-county-of-dorset","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}