Hornby R30182TXS Plus BR, Class 47, Co, D1683-Era 6 (Sound Fitted) Junior Railroad, Metal, Green, 0 Gauge

Model locomotives are replicas of full-sized trains. The word, locomotive, refers to an engine powered by steam, diesel, or electricity. Hornby model railways come in various modes, scales, and gauges, with locomotives to match. Of course, you could build a railway without locos, but where would the fun be in that? Scale refers to a model's size in relation to the real world. Gauge is the width of the track. The most popular combination in the UK is a 1:76 scale with 00 gauge locomotives. But be careful when making a purchase - you'll need to make sure both scale and gauge match your current layout. Our Hornby TT:120 range is much smaller than your typical model railway. 'TT' stands for tabletop, and '120' is the scale.

• Model Train: Built between 1962 and 1968, the Class 47 Co-Co Diesel-Electric locomotive was once the most numerous class of mainline diesel in Britain with 512 examples
• Toy Diesel Locomotive: Discover Hornby diesel locomotives for model railways. There are many to choose from, as well as DCC-fitted, DCC-ready, and analogue models
• OO Gauge Locomotives: Hornby's finely detailed OO gauge model trains and rolling stock are designed for robust and smooth operation, ensuring compatibility with standard Hornby tracks
• Era 6 - British Rail Pre-TOPS: British Railways’ quest for modernisation led to the hurried introduction of diesel and electric rolling stock, with many different designs of locomotives operating across the network; some more successfully than others
• About Hornby: Since 1920 Hornby have been the brand leader in 00 Gauge model railway design. Whether you're a seasoned model maker or just beginning, with it's range of unique trains, track accessories and more, there's always something for you at Hornby