Hornby RailRoad: Class 55 (Deltic) - BR - 55002 'The
Kings own Yorkshire Light Infantry'
Product Code: R30438
(Pre-Order Due December 2025)
Production Details:
Hornby RailRoad BR Class 55 The Kings own Yorkshire
Light Infantry 55002. This RailRoad Class 55 ‘Deltic’ diesel was built
for high-speed express trains making it the perfect diesel for pulling a
rake of coaches. It comes DCC-ready with a Next 18-pin plug, meaning it
can be upgraded to run on DCC and with our HM7000 Bluetooth-controlled
system, which also includes sound via a speaker inside the locomotive.
The production ‘Deltics’ were a powerful Type 5 locomotive, designed for
high-speed express passenger services on the East Coast Main Line. When
introduced in 1961, these were the most powerful diesel locomotives in
the world. Powered by two big Napier diesel engines, these locomotives –
later known as Class 55s – were capable of speeds of up to 117mph
(188km/h) and all were given names in the best tradition of East Coast
express locomotives. Known affectionately as ‘KOYLI’ by enthusiasts,
55002 is finished in a two-tone green livery, reminiscent of the early
1960s, but with full yellow ends and the classic white cab window
surrounds. Features:
Gauge: OO, DCC Status: DCC Ready 8 pin socket, Operator: BR, Designer:
English Electric, Minimum Curve (mm): Radius 2, Buffer Type: Moulded
Plastic Buffers, Coupling Type: Wide Tension Lock.
