Hornby R30329 OO RailRoad Plus: Class 58 BR 58020 RailFreight Doncaster

OO RailRoad Plus Class 58 BR 58020 Railfreight Doncaster delivers a modern British heavy freight diesel locomotive built for reliable performance on OO gauge layouts.

Featuring:

• Railfreight Diesel Workhorse: Model of British Rail Class 58 No. 58020 in Railfreight Doncaster allocation livery.
• RailRoad Plus Construction: Durable, layout-focused design balancing detail with robust everyday operation.
• OO Scale Compatibility: Built to OO scale (1:76) for standard OO gauge track systems.
• Ready-to-Run: Fully assembled and finished in authentic British Rail Railfreight branding.

Technical Specifications:

• Scale: OO (1:76)
• Wheel Arrangement: Co-Co
• Railway Company: British Rail (Railfreight Sectorisation)
• Locomotive Number: 58020
• Depot: Doncaster
• Class: BR Class 58
• Power Type: Diesel-electric
• Assembly: Ready-to-run
• Paint/Glue: Not required
• Recommended Age: 14+
• Track Compatibility: OO gauge

Perfect for: OO gauge modellers recreating 1980s–1990s British Rail freight operations, industrial traffic, and heavy coal or aggregate services.

Why this kit matters

The Class 58 represented a new approach to freight locomotive design in the 1980s, focusing on modular construction and simplified maintenance compared to earlier diesel classes. Built for heavy freight duties, these locomotives became a familiar sight across the British Rail network during the Railfreight sectorisation era.

No. 58020, allocated to Doncaster, reflects the operational spread of the class across key freight depots supporting coal, steel, and aggregate traffic during the final decades of British Rail.

How to use it

Place the locomotive on powered OO gauge track and operate using DC or DCC control systems if fitted. Ideal for long freight trains, industrial yards, and mainline freight services.

This is a detailed scale model intended for collectors. It is not a toy and is recommended for ages 14 and above.