{"product_id":"hornby-1-76-br-castle-class-5071-spitfire","title":"HORNBY OO BR - Castle Class - 5071 'Spitfire'","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"159\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"157\"\u003eHornby 1\/76 BR – Castle Class – 5071 \"Spitfire\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"466\"\u003eOne of the most iconic GWR express passenger locomotives, 5071 entered service at Newton Abbot in June 1938, originally named ‘Clifford Castle’. During the Second World War, its name was changed to ‘Spitfire’ in honour of the fighter aircraft that played a pivotal role in the Battle of Britain in 1940.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"807\"\u003e5071 spent the majority of its working life shedded in the West Country, with later postings at Gloucester and Worcester after nationalisation. In June 1959, it was upgraded with a double chimney and four-row superheater, before transferring to St. Philip’s Marsh, Plymouth in February 1962. The locomotive was withdrawn in October 1963.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003eThis OO gauge model captures 5071 in its classic green livery, with fine detailing including sprung metal buffers, NEM tension lock couplings, and a 21-pin socket ready for HM7000 DCC upgrade. It is a durable model ideal for collectors and enthusiasts looking to run a piece of GWR history on their layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1470\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"165j5x3\" data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003eGauge: 00 | Scale: 1:76\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"m21p4y\" data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003eOperator: BR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lhu2j8\" data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003eLivery: Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1n2k924\" data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003eDCC Status: DCC Ready 21 pin socket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lhgkd5\" data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003eMinimum Curve: Radius 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1owv9x3\" data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1300\"\u003eMotor: 5 Pole Skew Wound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1u1bgsl\" data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003eBuffer Type: Sprung Metal Buffers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7wnmau\" data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003eCoupling Type: NEM Tension Lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kowp88\" data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1470\"\u003eHornby Decoder Compatibility Primary: HM7000-21TXS: Bluetooth® \u0026amp; DCC Sound Decoder (21-pin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1509\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003eDimensions – Without Packaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1quys7r\" data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1529\"\u003eLength: 26.2?cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5wpcsd\" data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003eWidth: 3.5?cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hp5aex\" data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003eHeight: 5?cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003eA superbly detailed OO gauge Castle Class, perfect for enthusiasts of GWR express steam or collectors seeking a classic British locomotive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HORNBY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45882695844001,"sku":"HRB-R30559","price":373.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/9754\/files\/R30559.jpg?v=1775124976","url":"https:\/\/www.hearnshobbies.com\/products\/hornby-1-76-br-castle-class-5071-spitfire","provider":"Hearns Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}