{"product_id":"hornby-1-76-br-battle-of-britain-class-rebuilt-303-squadron-34053","title":"HORNBY OO BR - Battle of Britain Class (Rebuilt) - '303 Squadron' - 34053","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"186\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"184\"\u003eHornby OO Gauge BR Battle of Britain Class (Rebuilt) ‘303 Squadron’ 34053 – DCC Ready\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"575\"\u003eCelebrate a legendary piece of British steam history with this Hornby OO gauge model of BR Battle of Britain Class 34053, temporarily named ‘303 Squadron’. Finished in traditional BR green livery, this model features sprung metal buffers and NEM tension lock couplings, with a 21-pin socket ready for HM7000 DCC upgrade, offering both visual authenticity and digital control potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003eOriginally built in 1947 at SR Brighton Works as 21C153 ‘Sir Keith Park’, the locomotive was part of Bulleid’s revolutionary three-cylinder air-smoothed design, complete with chain-driven valve gear and oil-bath lubrication. Later rebuilt to Jarvis’ conventional style with exposed valve gear, the locomotive represents the classic Battle of Britain class as seen on Britain’s rails post-rebuild. Withdrawn in 1965, it was rescued from Barry scrapyard and restored to steam by Southern Locomotives Ltd, gaining the temporary ‘303 Squadron’ name in 2024 to honour the Polish fighter squadron’s role in the Battle of Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003eEquipped with a 5-pole skew wound motor, the model runs smoothly around OO gauge layouts. Its detailed chassis, cab, and bodywork faithfully capture the distinctive Battle of Britain profile, while the DCC-ready socket allows for future sound and control upgrades via the HM7000 system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1509\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1792\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gs3zre\" data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003eOO Gauge (1:76 scale)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qn38pv\" data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003eBR green livery – No. 34053 ‘303 Squadron’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11e857e\" data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003eDCC Ready (21-pin socket)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"359ndq\" data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003e5-pole skew wound motor for smooth running\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"36p7df\" data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003eSprung metal buffers and NEM tension lock couplings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1m7nv3\" data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003eDetailed cab interior and authentic bodywork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qrv3y1\" data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1792\"\u003eMinimum curve: Radius 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1819\"\u003eDimensions (approx.):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1876\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1l9y6yh\" data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1841\"\u003eLength: 27.2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ercc6\" data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1858\"\u003eHeight: 5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ot2fqq\" data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1876\"\u003eWidth: 3.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"2021\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA beautifully detailed, historically significant model that brings the power and pride of the Battle of Britain Class to your OO gauge railway.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HORNBY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45882456146081,"sku":"HRB-R30485","price":408.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/9754\/files\/R30485.jpg?v=1775114190","url":"https:\/\/www.hearnshobbies.com\/products\/hornby-1-76-br-battle-of-britain-class-rebuilt-303-squadron-34053","provider":"Hearns Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}