{"product_id":"dapol-oo-deltic-diesel-locomotive-kit","title":"Dapol OO Deltic Diesel Locomotive Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eOO DELTIC DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE KIT\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeaturing:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Locomotive Type \u0026amp; Purpose: High-speed British diesel locomotive based on the iconic Class 55 \"Deltic\", designed for express passenger and fast freight services.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Scale \u0026amp; Gauge Compatibility: OO scale (1:76); suitable for OO gauge track systems.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Construction \u0026amp; Finish: Injection-moulded plastic kit with finely detailed bodyshell, bogies, and roof grille features; non-powered unless motorisation is added (depending on kit variant).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Layout Integration: Suitable for mainline express services, heritage diesel layouts, and long-distance passenger formations; compatible with standard OO couplings.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eModel Dimensions (Approximate)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Scale: OO (1:76)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Wheel Configuration: Co-Co\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Length: Approx. 28-30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Category: Diesel locomotive kit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Power Requirement: None (kit-built; optional motorisation depending on version)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Assembly: Required\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Paint\/Glue: Required (not included)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Recommended Age: 14+\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Included: Body shell, chassis components, detailing parts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for: OO scale railway modellers recreating British Rail diesel era mainline operations, especially high-speed express passenger services from the 1960s-1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy this kit matters\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Class 55 \"Deltic\" locomotives were among the most powerful and distinctive diesel locomotives used by British Rail, known for their twin Napier Deltic engines and rapid acceleration. They dominated the East Coast Main Line express services before being replaced by later high-speed units.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis model captures an important transition period in British railway history, marking the shift from steam to high-speed diesel traction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssemble the locomotive carefully, paint it in your chosen livery, and optionally motorise it if your kit supports it. Once complete, it can be used for mainline passenger trains or fast freight consists on OO gauge layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is a plastic model kit. Assembly, paint, and glue are required. It is not a toy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DAPOL","offers":[{"title":"Hobbyco","offer_id":40428592562377,"sku":"10071859","price":27.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/9803\/5810\/files\/8d372afa993d412d851cc7d18a1bd635.jpg?v=1782363890","url":"https:\/\/www.jbhifi.com.au\/products\/dapol-oo-deltic-diesel-locomotive-kit","provider":"JB Hi-Fi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}