{"product_id":"oo-railroad-southern-rail-class-b4-no-96-normandy","title":"OO RailRoad: Southern Rail  Class B4  No.96 Normandy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOO RailRoad Southern Railway Class B4 No. 96 \u003ci\u003eNormandy\u003c\/i\u003e delivers a compact and highly capable industrial steam locomotive designed for Southern Region dockyard and shunting operations.\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\u003eSouthern Railway Dock Shunter:\u003c\/b\u003e Detailed model of Class B4 No. 96 \u003ci\u003eNormandy\u003c\/i\u003e, built for heavy shunting in confined dock and yard environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRailRoad Range Durability:\u003c\/b\u003e Robust construction designed for reliable everyday OO gauge operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOO Scale Accuracy:\u003c\/b\u003e Built to OO scale (1:76) for seamless compatibility with standard OO gauge layouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReady-to-Run:\u003c\/b\u003e Fully assembled and finished in authentic Southern Railway livery.\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\u003eWheel Arrangement:\u003c\/b\u003e 0-6-0T\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRailway Company:\u003c\/b\u003e Southern Railway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLocomotive Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 96\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eName:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eNormandy\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClass:\u003c\/b\u003e B4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePower Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Steam (tank locomotive)\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\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/b\u003e 14+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTrack Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e OO gauge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/b\u003e OO gauge modellers recreating Southern Railway dockside operations, industrial shunting scenes, and compact freight yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this kit matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B4 class locomotives were purpose-built for demanding dockyard duties where strong pulling power and precise low-speed control were essential. Designed for operation in tight curves and busy freight terminals, they became a vital part of Southern Railway’s freight infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 96 \u003ci\u003eNormandy\u003c\/i\u003e represents the Southern Railway’s approach to specialised industrial steam design, where practicality and reliability were prioritised over speed. These locomotives were a common sight in coastal docks and freight depots handling constant wagon movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the locomotive on powered OO gauge track and use it for shunting wagons, assembling freight trains, and operating within dockside or yard-based layouts.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a detailed scale model intended for collectors. It is not a toy and is recommended for ages 14 and above.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hornby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44981845131420,"sku":"R30379","price":95.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/R30379.webp?v=1755102752","url":"https:\/\/www.hobbyco.com.au\/products\/oo-railroad-southern-rail-class-b4-no-96-normandy","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}