Rapido UK BR Class 46 D140 BR Green (Sound Fitted) (N)

BR Class 46 D140 BR Green (Sound Fitted) Features: D140 Plain BR green (as Built) Split headcode panel Bodyside steps Bodyside lower panel Inner & outer bogie sandboxes Directional lighting Next18 decoder socket Factory-fitted speakers in all models High quality motor and drive mechanism for smooth running DCC sound option (with ESU LokSound 5 decoder) NEM coupler pockets Separately fitted wipers Separately fitted radiator fan grill Optional buffer beam hoses to fit as required - N Scale

Rapido UK BR Class 46 97403 'Ixion' Derby RTC Blue/Red (Sound Fitted) (N)

BR Class 46 97403 'Ixion' Derby RTC Blue/Red (Sound Fitted) Features: 97403 BR Railway Technical Centre blue and red Sealed beam headlights Bodyside steps plated over Bodyside lower grille Outer bogie sandboxes only Directional lighting Next18 decoder socket High quality motor and drive mechanism for smooth running Factory-fitted speakers in all models DCC sound option (with ESU LokSound 5 decoder) NEM coupler pockets Separately fitted wipers Separately fitted radiator fan grill Optional buffer beam hoses to fit as required - N Scale

Rapido UK BR Class 45 45108 BR Blue (as Preserved) (Sound Fitted) (N)

BR Class 45 45108 BR Blue (as Preserved) (Sound Fitted) Features: 45108 BR blue with domino headcodes Single headcode panel Bodyside steps removed Bodyside lower grille Outer bogie sandboxes only Directional lighting Next18 decoder socket High quality motor and drive mechanism for smooth running Factory-fitted speakers in all models DCC sound option (with ESU LokSound 5 decoder) NEM coupler pockets Separately fitted wipers Separately fitted radiator fan grill Optional buffer beam hoses to fit as required - N Scale

Rapido UK BR Class 45 49 'The Manchester Regiment' (Sound Fitted) (N)

BR Class 45 49 'The Manchester Regiment' (Sound Fitted) Features: 49 “The Manchester Regiment” BR blue with headcode blinds Split headcode panel Bodyside steps plated over Bodyside lower panel Outer bogie sandboxes only Directional lighting Next18 decoder socket High quality motor and drive mechanism for smooth running Factory-fitted speakers in all models DCC sound option (with ESU LokSound 5 decoder) NEM coupler pockets Separately fitted wipers Separately fitted radiator fan grill Optional buffer beam hoses to fit as required - N Scale

Rapido UK BR Class 45 D120 BR Green (Sound Fitted) (N)

BR Class 45 D120 BR Green (Sound Fitted) Features: D120 Plain BR green (as built) Split headcode panel Bodyside steps Bodyside lower panel Inner & outer bogie sandboxes Directional lighting Next18 decoder socket High quality motor and drive mechanism for smooth running Factory-fitted speakers in all models DCC sound option (with ESU LokSound 5 decoder) NEM coupler pockets Separately fitted wipers Separately fitted radiator fan grill Optional buffer beam hoses to fit as required - N Scale

Rapido UK BR Class 45 D63 'Royal Inniskilling Fusilier' (Sound Fitted) (N)

BR Class 45 D63 'Royal Inniskilling Fusilier' (Sound Fitted) Features: D63 “Royal Inniskilling Fusilier” BR ‘economy’ green Split headcode panel Bodyside steps Bodyside lower panel Outer bogie sandboxes only Directional lighting Next18 decoder socket High quality motor and drive mechanism for smooth running Factory-fitted speakers in all models DCC sound option (with ESU LokSound 5 decoder) NEM coupler pockets Separately fitted wipers Separately fitted radiator fan grill Optional buffer beam hoses to fit as required - N Scale

Graham Farish Class 08 08950 'Neville Hill 1st' BR InterCity Sound Fitted

Class 08 08950 'Neville Hill 1st' BR InterCity (Swallow) Includes - Pristine BR Executive Intercity Livery - Running No. 08950 - Accessory Pack - NEM Coupling Pockets - Powerful Coreless Motor - Speaker Fitted - DCC SOUND FITTED - Fitted with a Zimo MX659N18 Sound Decoder - N Scale Locomotive information and history: The first diesel shunters were pioneered by the LMS which began trialling designs during the 1930s. It soon became apparent that this form of traction offered many advantages over the steam locomotive – the former being ‘ready to use’ as and when required, whereas steam locos had to be kept at the ready even when not required immediately – with the obvious staffing and fuel costs associated with doing so. By the time of Nationalisation in 1948, the LMS had built various shunters and the 12033 series was adopted by BR as the basis for a new standard design of diesel-electric shunting locomotive. As a stop gap whilst the Class 08 was being developed, BR constructed further 12033 series locomotives and these would later be designated as Class 11s. Production of the 08s began in 1952 with the first example, No. 13000, entering traffic in 1953. Construction continued until 1962 and during the ten year period, 996 locomotives were built making the Class 08 the most numerous of all British locomotive classes. In addition, construction of the near-identical Class 09s (26 examples) and Class 10s (171) took the total well above a thousand – the former differed in having higher gearing whilst the latter had different engines and transmission. Built ‘in-house’ at BR’s Crewe, Darlington, Derby, Doncaster and Horwich Works, the 08s were allocated across the BR regions, with many being based at major stations and terminals where stock was marshalled and positioned ready for service, where trains were divided or merged, and of course at many freight facilities. Although they had a top speed of just 15 mph, what the 08s lacked in speed they more than made up for with tractive effort which was more than double that of the 03s and 04s. Although the first example was withdrawn in 1967, just four had gone prior to the introduction of TOPS and despite an ever-decreasing need for shunting locomotives, around a quarter of the Class remained in traffic at the start of the 21st century. Upon Privatisation of British Rail in 1994, EWS inherited many of the survivors, with others going to passenger operators for use as depot shunters. More than a decade later EWS was still operating over 40 of the shunters, with many more in store. Even today, Class 08s can still be found earning their keep at numerous depots, freight facilities and railway workshops. Meanwhile, ever since the first withdrawals Class 08s have been popular machines with heritage railways and today, more than 70 have found a new lease of life in preservation – often carrying out similar tasks to those for which they were designed some seven decades ago.