OO RailRoad Plus Class 58 BR Mainline No. 58046 Asfordby delivers a robust late-era British diesel freight locomotive designed for reliable OO gauge operation.
Featuring:
- Heavy Freight Diesel Power: Model of British Rail Class 58 Co-Co diesel locomotive No. 58046 Asfordby, built for modern freight operations.
- RailRoad Plus Range: Simplified yet detailed construction ideal for dependable running and everyday layout use.
- OO Scale Compatibility: Built to OO scale (1:76) for standard OO gauge track systems.
- Ready-to-Run: Fully assembled and finished in British Railways Sectorisation-era livery.
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: OO (1:76)
- Wheel Arrangement: Co-Co
- Railway Company: British Rail (Mainline / Sectorisation Era)
- Locomotive Number: 58046
- Name: Asfordby
- 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 late British Rail freight operations, industrial scenes, and 1980s–1990s heavy goods services.
Why this kit matters
The Class 58 was introduced in the early 1980s as a purpose-built heavy freight locomotive for British Rail. Designed with modular construction techniques, it represented a shift toward more cost-effective manufacturing and easier maintenance compared to earlier diesel classes.
Although relatively short-lived in frontline service, the Class 58 played an important role in coal and heavy freight traffic during the final decades of British Rail operations before privatisation.
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 consists, industrial terminals, and late-era British Rail mainline operations.
This is a detailed scale model intended for collectors. It is not a toy and is recommended for ages 14 and above.