{"product_id":"hornby-r30297-hornby-dublo-br-english-electric-dp1-deltic-oo-gauge-limited-stock","title":"Hornby R30297 Hornby Dublo: BR English Electric - DP1 'Deltic' - OO Gauge (LIMITED STOCK)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHornby OO Gauge Deltic - New Release, Limited Stock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eThe Deltic was initially a valveless diesel engine designed to be fitted into some of the Royal Navy's smaller ships, such as the 'Dark' class of 1954.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese engines were fitted to a test bed for a new class of British diesel engine in 1955, christened as DP1 but nicknamed 'DELTIC' after the engine. This nickname may have been enforced on the public by the designers of the locomotive, who had 'DELTIC' painted on the side of it in the same cream as the lining nameplate style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDP1 was built by Dick, Kerr and Co. in Preston, and was outshopped in 1955 in a unique colour scheme of baby blue and cream. It was in service with BR in its original colour scheme and condition until November 1960, when an enormous oil leak was discovered on one of the engines, something that could lead to terminal engine failure if not addressed. The locomotive was sent back to English Electrics works, but work on it was not given the go ahead, and it was officially withdrawn from BR's locomotive roster in 1961.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe locomotive was stored for a few years before being donated to the science museum in 1963. It has never run in preservation, largely because it has been inside on static display in various museums. The engine components were also removed after their failure, resulting in Class 55 'Deltics' being sufficiently different enough to prevent the pool of BR spares being used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2023, the Hornby Dublo Deltic model fills a hole in Hornby history, with the DP1 Deltic featuring on the cover of the 2nd edition catalogue in 1960.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is fitted with a die-cast body, 21 pin DCC decoder socket for digital operation, a coreless motor with dual flywheels and dual bogie drive. This is a Dublo model not to be missed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDCC-ready Deltic features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-detail OO gauge model based on a 3D scan of ‘DP1’ from Locomotion, Shildon”. As-built livery c.1955 with cream lining around roof, red chassis, and buffer accents with black steps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy, fully die-cast chassis and body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly detailed cab interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorated driver controls with illuminated instrument dials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional head and tail lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional working Mars lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking cab lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine bay lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhysical switches on blanking plug to control the various lighting configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnetic roof cover to access 21-pin DCC socket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual working roof fans, with manually adjustable speed controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately fitted etched window frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge, powerful coreless motor with two flywheels for smooth running\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual bogie drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprung metal buffers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront and rear NEM coupling pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional lamps supplied in the accessory bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-painted driver figures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied with six finely decorated etchings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorated engine bay featuring printed ‘Napier Deltic’ plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-fitted with a sugar cube speaker for easy digital conversion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace inside for HM7000 Enhanced Bass Speaker (R7408)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace inside fuel tank for a stay-alive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlange squeal sensor mounted in the bogies automatically detects when it is going round a curve to play flange squeal sounds dependant on speed(feature available once product is fitted with a HM7000 decoder).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully compatible with Hornby HM7000 app control system, with meticulously crafted Deltic sound profile available for download.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvided with display plinth and printed name plaque for static exhibition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hornby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56901525504375,"sku":"R30297","price":314.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/5464\/5130\/files\/hornby-r30297-hornby-dublo-br-english-electric-dp1-deltic-oo-gauge-limited-stock-3003074.png?v=1773772651","url":"https:\/\/www.phillipshobbies.co.uk\/products\/hornby-r30297-hornby-dublo-br-english-electric-dp1-deltic-oo-gauge-limited-stock","provider":"Phillips Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}