Description
Hornby's highly detailed TT:120 English Electric Class 37 returns for a further run. With a weighty diecast chassis, working lights, smooth 5-pole twin-flywheel drive and a tooling suite that captures the different Class 37 sub-classes, the 'Tractor' is a must for any TT:120 diesel-era layout. Length approx. 155mm.
Built by English Electric at the Vulcan Foundry, Newton-le-Willows, this locomotive entered traffic as D6843 in May 1963. It worked from Cardiff Canton, spent eight years in Scotland, and returned to South Wales in 1974 having become 37143 under TOPS. In 1985 it was rebuilt as a ballasted Class 37/7 for heavy coal and steel trains and renumbered 37800. Named 'Cassiopeia', it is one of twelve Europhoenix-owned 37s, on loan to Rail Operations Group and still in service.
This version: TT3062M depicts No. 37800 'Cassiopeia' in Rail Operations Group 'Europhoenix' livery, Era 11.
Features include:
• Highly detailed model based on extensive research and design, including historical drawings and laser scans
• Diecast chassis and underframe giving the model a weight of 170 grams
• Assortment of separately fitted parts, including lamp brackets, speedometer, sandpipes, and roof horns
• Etched metal roof grille
• Detailed cab interior
• Powerful 5-pole motor with dual flywheels providing power to all wheels
• Electrical pick-ups on all wheels
• Brass axle bearings
• Pivoting NEM coupling sockets
• Accessory pack that includes body removal tool, optional snowplough and bufferbeam pipes
• Minimum 2nd radius curves
Tooling:
• Class 37/7
• Plated Headcodes
• High Intensity Lights
• LED-style marker lights
• Multiple working socket recessed in nose ends
• Square Buffers
• Plated Roof Boiler Plate
Livery:
• Rail Operations Group ‘Europhoenix’
• Semi-gloss finish
• Faithfully created using accurate colours and fonts
• Era 11
Electronics:
• Working directional and cab lights, including Day/Night mode (please note some functionality will only work on DCC)
• Next18 DCC Decoder Socket compatible with HM7000 system
• Decoder socket housed underneath clip-on body
• Space for HM7000-N18TXS Sound Decoder to be fitted
• Space for HM7070 Power Bank for uninterrupted running
DCC: DCC Ready with a Next18 decoder socket under the clip-on body, compatible with the Hornby HM7000 Bluetooth/DCC system. Space for an HM7000-N18TXS sound decoder and an HM7070 Power Bank.
Pairs well with:
• MK3 Coaches
Pre-order now. Expected release: March 2027 (Hornby's scheduled date, subject to change). Images may be pre-production samples or renders and the final model may differ.
