{"product_id":"hornby-1-76-railroad-british-steel-class-37-teesside-steelmaster-37501-dcc-sound-fitted","title":"HORNBY OO RailRoad: British Steel - Class 37 - 'Teesside Steelmaster' 37501 (DCC Sound Fitted)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"194\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"192\"\u003eHornby 1\/76 – RailRoad British Steel Class 37 – “Teesside Steelmaster” 37501 (DCC Sound Fitted)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"434\"\u003eThis OO gauge RailRoad model celebrates one of the most recognisable Class 37 locomotives. Built by English Electric at Vulcan Foundry in Lancashire, it began life in January 1961 as D6705, entering service at Stratford depot in London.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"737\"\u003eRenumbered 37005 under TOPS, it was rebuilt as a Class 37\/5 in April 1985, gaining a new Brush generator and complete re-wire, and was renumbered 37501. Painted in British Steel’s distinctive pale blue livery with the Thornaby Kingfisher motif and logos, it was named ‘Teesside Steelmaster’ in 1987.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003eLater modified for the proposed Channel Tunnel sleeper ‘Nightstar’ project (later aborted), it became a 37\/6 in 1995 and renumbered 37601. Today, it is one of six Class 37s leased by Rail Operations Group from Europhoenix for passenger stock movements, including EMUs, and was returned to its 1987 livery during a 2025 repaint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003eOur RailRoad model faithfully reproduces this iconic locomotive, combining high detail with a durable design ideal for beginners, younger modellers, or enthusiasts running their trains daily. Pre-fitted with a DCC sound chip for HM7000 control, it brings authentic engine sounds to your layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1675\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"165j5x3\" data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003eGauge: 00 | Scale: 1:76\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sbi864\" data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003eDCC Status: HM7000 Fitted – With Sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"obw67x\" data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1496\"\u003eLivery: British Steel Pale Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lhgmu2\" data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003eMinimum Curve: Radius 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7wnmau\" data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1560\"\u003eCoupling Type: NEM Tension Lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"x5qcrc\" data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1588\"\u003eBuffer Type: No Buffers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ii8rfy\" data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1675\"\u003eHornby Decoder Compatibility: HM7000-21TXS Bluetooth® \u0026amp; DCC Sound Decoder (21-pin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1714\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003eDimensions – Without Packaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1769\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1p0c91v\" data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1734\"\u003eLength: 25.5?cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5wpcsd\" data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1752\"\u003eWidth: 3.5?cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hp5aex\" data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1769\"\u003eHeight: 5?cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1794\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1792\"\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qm76sf\" data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1865\"\u003eAccurate OO scale replica of Class 37 “Teesside Steelmaster” 37501\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4yyc07\" data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003eDurable design for regular operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3bhc7b\" data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1955\"\u003ePre-fitted DCC sound chip for HM7000 control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xltjp8\" data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003eNEM couplings and all-wheel pickup for reliable running\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hciel6\" data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003ePerfect for collectors, beginners, and daily model railway use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2185\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis model is ideal for anyone who wants the realism of an iconic British locomotive on their layout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HORNBY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45882680443041,"sku":"HRB-R30545TXS","price":243.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/9754\/files\/R30545TXS.jpg?v=1775123177","url":"https:\/\/www.hearnshobbies.com\/products\/hornby-1-76-railroad-british-steel-class-37-teesside-steelmaster-37501-dcc-sound-fitted","provider":"Hearns Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}