{"product_id":"hornby-1-76-railroad-british-steel-class-37-teesside-steelmaster-37501","title":"HORNBY OO RailRoad: British Steel - Class 37 - 'Teesside Steelmaster' 37501","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"181\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"179\"\u003eHornby 1\/76 – RailRoad British Steel Class 37 – “Teesside Steelmaster” 37501\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"410\"\u003eThis OO gauge RailRoad model celebrates one of the iconic 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=\"412\" data-end=\"782\"\u003eUnder TOPS it became 37005, before being rebuilt as a Class 37\/5 in April 1985. This major overhaul included a new Brush generator and a complete re-wire, leading to its renumbering as 37501. It was painted in the distinctive pale blue British Steel livery, featuring the Thornaby Kingfisher motif and British Steel logos, and was named ‘Teesside Steelmaster’ in 1987.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"1124\"\u003eIn 1995, it was modified for the proposed Channel Tunnel sleeper ‘Nightstar’ project, becoming a 37\/6 and renumbered 37601. Today, it is one of six Class 37s leased by Rail Operations Group from Europhoenix, used on passenger stock movements including EMUs. During a 2025 repaint, it was returned to its 1987 ‘Teesside Steelmaster’ guise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003eThis RailRoad model faithfully captures the locomotive’s detailing and has a durable design, making it ideal for beginners, younger enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys regular operation on their model railway.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"165j5x3\" data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003eGauge: 00 | Scale: 1:76\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ozrzvx\" data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003eDCC Status: DCC Ready 21-pin socket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"obw67x\" data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1462\"\u003eLivery: British Steel Pale Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lhgmu2\" data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003eMinimum Curve: Radius 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7wnmau\" data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003eCoupling Type: NEM Tension Lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"x5qcrc\" data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003eBuffer Type: No Buffers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ii8rfy\" data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003eHornby Decoder Compatibility: HM7000-21TXS Bluetooth® \u0026amp; DCC Sound Decoder (21-pin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003eDimensions – Without Packaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1p0c91v\" data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003eLength: 25.5?cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5wpcsd\" data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1718\"\u003eWidth: 3.5?cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hp5aex\" data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003eHeight: 5?cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1758\"\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"2080\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dlmj15\" data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1831\"\u003eDetailed OO scale replica of Class 37 “Teesside Steelmaster” 37501\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tttwei\" data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003eDurable design for busy model railway layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"165i2s2\" data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003eSuitable for beginners, younger modellers, and daily operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1x6o8tt\" data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"2020\"\u003eAccurate reproduction of British Steel livery with logos and motifs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xltjp8\" data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2080\"\u003eNEM couplings and all-wheel pickup for reliable running\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2172\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA must-have model for collectors and enthusiasts of classic BR and industrial locomotives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HORNBY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45882680869025,"sku":"HRB-R30545","price":153.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/9754\/files\/R30545.jpg?v=1775123173","url":"https:\/\/www.hearnshobbies.com\/products\/hornby-1-76-railroad-british-steel-class-37-teesside-steelmaster-37501","provider":"Hearns Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}